Abia Moves to Harness AGOA’s Benefits, Hosts 1st Africando Conference in Umuahia.
The conference scheduled for November 17-19, at the state capital, Umuahia, may bring together African and US businessmen and women, educators, government policymakers and administrators, trade and investment experts, bankers and representatives from international organisations, with the aim of improving trade and expanding markets for African products in the international marketplace.
Speaking with journalists in Abuja yesterday, the Chief of Staff to Governor Alex Otti, Mr.
Caleb Ajagba, attributed the choice of Abia State as host of the Africando, to the transformation of the state to an industrial hub, in the current administration.
He recall that Governor Otti, on assumption of office decided to prioritize the issue of infrastructure, security, power supply, manpower development and entrepreneurial capacity in other to exploit the potentials of the state and people of Abia. According to the Chief of Staff, Abia’s manufacturing base, particularly in Aba, offered opportunities for international business partnerships and investment. Stating that, “Aba is a place where anything can be manufactured”, Ajagba disclosed that Africando aims to provide necessary resources to small and medium scale businesses. The Chief of Staff added that besides making funds available for acquisition of equipment, the Otti’s administration had put in place policies and programmes that would create an international market for products.
MSEApp News is publishing an original rewrite of this tip for readers, based on reporting associated with THISDAY.