Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has appointed a 15-member Economic Committee, to be chaired by former Minister of Power, Prof. Barth Nnaji, to “drive industrialisation in the state.”
During the inauguration on Monday in Abakaliki, Nwifuru tasked the team with tackling “erratic power supply,” harnessing “solid minerals,” and guiding government efforts to revive industries.
He specifically urged the committee to advise on the revival of the Nigeria Cement Company (NIGERCEM) and the establishment of a new cement and salt production plant.
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The governor noted, “We are the Salt of the Nation, yet we don’t produce salt anywhere in Ebonyi.”
He added, “We want to industrialise this state and show the world we have what it takes to do business.”
In response, Prof. Nnaji commended the governor’s “vision, boldness, and courage” in prioritizing industrial growth.
The committee’s other members include Chief Ben Oka, Chief Mrs. Augustina Nwaoma Ekuma, Dr. Joe Abah, Gen. Abel Obi Umahi, Chief Chibuike Orogwu, Chief Dominic Nwibo, Chief Elechi Innocent Ojiugwo, Anayo Omoke, Dr. Mark Abani, High Chief Ifeanyi Clement Okorie, Dr. Edward Nkwegu, and Mr. Mike Chukwu, with Associate Prof. Ben Uruchi Odoh serving as secretary.
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