Abia ready to host modular refinery – IKpeazu

Abia state Governor Okezie Ikpeazu has declared his readiness and commitment to take necessary steps to actualise the dream of establishing a modular refinery in the state.

The governor made the statement Monday while receiving in audience a delegation of the management of ESKOM Plc at the Government House, Umuahia.

Ikpeazu further said the only way forward is to create jobs for Abians and emphasised the importance of job creation as a direct link to security and sustainable economy for those in the South East and South South regions of the country. 

He pointed  out that this is the philosophy behind the flagship project of the Enyimba Economic City and the proposed Agro-Industrial City in Umuahia, stressing that agriculture and industrialisation were fundamental to the vision of his administration. 

The governor also pointed out that his administration will not spare any effort in providing all the necessary institutional support needed to get the projects working.

He expressed confidence that the project will bear fruits and promised to collaborate with the company to bring the project to limelight.

He also noted that oil and gas  are amongst the five pillars of his administration, as well as laying emphasis on Trade and Commerce stressing that the Made in Aba paradigm was about the ingenuity of the Nigerian youth and  particular, Ndigbo who have become known for the works of their enterprising spirit. 

A press statement issued by Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Barr Onyebuchi Ememanka made available to Blueprint, also noted that the Federal Government has recognized Abia state as the SME capital of Nigeria, stating further that the State stood at The Number Three State in Foreign Direct Investment by the close of business in 2018, courtesy of the prospect of the Enyimba Economic City project. 

The governor thanked them for coming, noting that their presence today underscored the fact that Abia can turn some of her natural resources into money for the benefit of Nigeria.

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