Federal Government to Boost Aba's Textile and Agriculture
The Federal Government is exploring support for businesses in Abia State, particularly in the textile and garment cluster in Aba and the agricultural sector. John Uwajimogu, the Special Adviser to the President on Industry, Trade and Investment, made this announcement during a visit to Governor Alex Otti.
Uwajimogu emphasized Aba's strong industrial capacity and the need to address constraints such as infrastructure and finance affecting local businesses. He stated that the Federal Government is interested in bringing projects and programs to Abia to promote economic development.
Cornelius Adebayo, Executive Secretary/CEO of the National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA), praised Otti's leadership and sought support for NALDA's Renewed Hope Mega Farm Estate program, which aims to enhance agricultural productivity. Otti expressed his administration's readiness to collaborate with NALDA to unlock Abia's agricultural potential, highlighting the state's fertile land for crop cultivation.
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