Enyimba automated Shoe Factory to commence operations this year
The governor of Abia State, Okezie Ikpeazu, has said that Enyimba Automated shoe factory will commence full operations this year.
Ikpeazu said this during the grand finale of the 29th anniversary celebration of the creation of the State held at the Michael Okpara Auditorium, Umuahia, on Thursday,August 27.
The governor said with the inauguration of the Board of Enyimba Automated Shoe Factory in the State, Abia shoes would compete favourably with others in the global market.
Ikpeazu also noted that his administration had worked on 200 roads and assured that before the end of his administration, he would ensure the completion of the new Government House, JAAC Secretariat, as well as deliver on a new airport.
He said that a committee to midwife the airport project has already been constituted, saying that his administration has constructed 359 new classroom blocks in the State and was set to add another 150 along with the already established four model schools.
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Ikpeazu reiterated that his administration would continue to apply prudence in ensuring that available resources are managed for the good of Abia people despite the challenges posed by the outbreak of COVID-19, which created massive economic shocks across the globe.
Governor Ikpeazu also paid glowing tributes to the founding fathers of the State who worked tirelessly to ensure the actualization of the creation of Abia State.
Earlier, the Chairman, Abia State Advisory Council, Ezeogo (Dr) Anagha Ezikpe, represented by the Deputy Chairman, Administration, of the Council, Chikezie Wachukwu, requested that the Charter of Equity be enacted into law by the State House of Assembly to enhance equitable sharing of political power in the State.
Daily Times reports that reports that the state celebrated its anniversary and presented awards to 13 deserving individuals for their selfless services to the State.
