The Governor Sullivan Chime of Enugu State has expressed delight and satisfaction that the enabling environment provided by his administration for the industrial development of the state and the attraction of both indigenous and foreign investments, were yielding remarkable results.
Governor Chime who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr Amaechi Okolo added that his administration has put invested massively nfrastructural development and security to enable businesses to thrive in the State saying that the revitalization of
ANAMMCO after many years of inactivity was a product of the initiatives.
He also commended the Federal Government of Nigeria for granting the State free trade zone and putting in place International Airport in the State and Rail line, adding that these had made the State, the fastest developing economy in Nigeria.
The State Chief Executive thanked Transit Support Services for partnering ANAMCO to invest in the state and called on the people of the area to patronize the business.
In a brief remark the Governor of Anambra State, represented by his Deputy, Nkem Okeke noted that the roll-out SHACMAC Trucks would revive the hitherto “comatose” ANAMMCO adding that it would offer employment to the people of the area.
In a keynote address, the President Manufacturing Association of Nigeria (MAN) Mr Frank Udemba Jacobs noted that the roll-out of the trucks had the capacity to employ over 1500 Nigerians. He added that the initiative is a positive sign that manufacturing concerns which
had folded due to unfriendly operating environment and support from government can be revived.
He further stated that the project was proof of the fact that the manufacturing sector can improve through public private sector partnership adding that it also showed that government target of creating employment for army of unemployed youths was achievable through manufacturing and investment.
Earlier in a welcome address by the Chairman ANAMMCO, Sir G.U. Okeke said that Nigeria is highly ranked in all indices considered necessary for an automotive industry to flourish in any economy.
He added that automotive industry is a key enabler of march towards industrialization and economic transformation because of its potentials to contribute to the growth of GDP, build human capital, lead to acquisition of technology and development with growth of small, medium and micro enterprises.
According to Sir Okeke, the automotive industry was capable of employing 770,000 people directly and indirectly from feeder industries.
In his goodwill message, the Chairman Transit Support Services, Mr Frank Nneji noted that if the Country’s auto mobile policy is achieved that it would provide massive jobs for the unemployed. He commended the Enugu State Government for making the State industry friendly.
The Managing Director of SHACMAN, Mr Wang Gang in his speech observed that the roll-out of SHACMAN Trucks would help in the development of Nigeria economy and create employment.