Meeting The Acting Governor Of Hamka, Secretary General Of HIPMI Supports Gorontalo In Fulfilling IKN's Food Needs

Secretary General of BPP HIPMI Bagas Adhadirgha. (Photo: Doc. BPP Hipmi)

JAKARTA - BPP HIPMI (Indonesian Young Entrepreneurs Association) appreciates the performance of the Gorontalo Provincial Government under the leadership of Acting (Pj) Governor Hamka Hendra Noer in nurturing the younger generation. This is in relation to welcoming the growth of conventional industry and the potential of agricultural resources in Gorontalo.

This was conveyed by the Secretary General of BPP HIPMI Bagas Adhadirgha when meeting with Gorontalo Governor Hamka Hendra Noer on the sidelines of a series of Regional Work Meetings (Rakerda) VI and BPD HIPMI Gorontalo Business Forum 12-13 July 2022. Strategic partnership relationship between the Gorontalo Provincial Government and BPD HIPMI Gorontalo, chaired by Iskandar Chiko Uno, is expected to have an impact on increasing economic growth and people's welfare.

"Governor Hamka Hendra Noer's concern for young people, especially HIPMI Gorontalo, deserves our appreciation as an encouragement in growing the business climate in the region," explained Bagas Adhadirgha, in Gorontalo City, in a written statement, Wednesday, July 13.

Bagas explained that one of the potential businesses in Gorontalo is in the agricultural sector. In a meeting with the Governor of Gorontalo, there were many things that could be supported by HIPMI in the future.

"One of the main concerns is Gorontalo's position as a food barn center, where Gorontalo is the largest corn producer in Eastern Indonesia," said Bagas, who is also CEO of Asia Aero Technology.

The hope is that in the future, continued Bagas, the existence of this food barn, especially corn, can create and encourage the growth of livestock and poultry industries.

"The end of this industry is the creation of a food ecosystem so that it can become a support system, not only for Eastern Indonesia but also for supply to the National Capital of the Archipelago (IKN)," said Bagas.

HIPMI, said Bagas, will become a strategic partner for the Gorontalo government in supporting the creation of an economic ecosystem.

"I believe, with the collaboration of the center and young entrepreneurs in the region, this industrial ecosystem can have an impact on the absorption of labor for the people of Gorontalo," concluded Bagas.

Meanwhile, the Acting Governor of Gorontalo Hamka Hendra Noer challenged HIPMI to be able to stimulate the regional economy. Hamka assessed that HIPMI Gorontalo had an important role in being able to collaborate well with the government. On the one hand, the government itself will be lame if it is not supported by entrepreneurs.

"I challenge Gorontalo HIPMI to be able to move the local economy. For that, the synergy and consolidation pattern between the government and entrepreneurs must be well established," said Gorontalo Gubernatorial Officer, Hamka Hendra Noer.

According to him, this effort is also in accordance with the direction of the President of the Republic of Indonesia to encourage the local economy in each region. He also reminded every entrepreneur who wants to invest in the region not to be complicated in every permit and policy.

"I agree that we have to collaborate. On the one hand, the government itself is not supported by entrepreneurs, it will also be unequal. The analogy is between the executive and the legislature. That's why I said to HIPMI friends, you are the government's sparring partners," said Hamka Hendra Noer.