Anambra indigenes in S’Africa seek direct foreign investment for state
*Unveils economic blueprint
Anambra State Association in South Africa (ASASA), has concluded all arrangements to embark on a 10-day road show in the Anambra state capital, Awka, with the aim of creating awareness in the areas of Direct Foreign Investment to the state.
President of the association, Chief Onyekachukwu Onyeka, who revealed this on Wednesday, said a planned road show billed to commence from April 10 to 20, 2017 would address economic and social challenges being faced by businessmen, industrialists as well as issues affecting the educational sector.
According to Chief Onyeka, the event will commence with a courtesy visit to state governor, Chief Willie Obiano, and other policy makers of the state, adding that it will also help create a truly sustainable environment in the state.
The ASASA president equally pointed out that the roadshow would include courtesy visit to the political stakeholders of the state, including the former Vice President of Nigeria, Dr. Alex Ekwueme, the Minister of Labour and Productivity, Dr. Chris Ngige, sports philanthropist, Dr. Ifeanyi Uba, entrepreneurs, businessmen and women among others.
“Most importantly our visit will target discussions with Governor Willie Obiano on the areas of direct investment from South Africa to the state. We will also use the opportunity to ascertain the progress of his achievements during the past three years.”
Onyeka, who informed that ASASA had embarked on similar projects in the past said “we have done it before. We did it during Peter Obi’s administration and it was tagged ‘Fact Finding Mission’ “.
Other areas ASASA will address are in the areas of assisting Anambra State students through provision of university scholarship to 21 persons, each from the 21 local government areas of the state.
Meanwhile, Anambra State Association South Africa (ASA-SA), formed 10 years ago is a rallying platform for Anambrarian living in South Africa. Since inception, the socio-cultural group has been contributing to the economic growth of the state through scholarships, mentoring and provision of social facilities in health, education and tourism sector.
