FIC Report (Edo State) – The Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, has disclosed that the construction of a textile mill in the state has reached an advanced stage, as part of his administration’s efforts to make Edo State an enviable textile headquarters in Nigeria.
The Governor revealed this when he received some executive members of the National Union of Textile, Tailoring and Garment Workers of Nigeria, Edo State Chapter, led by its Chairman, Comrade Sunny Egbon, during a courtesy visit to Government House, Benin City.
Mr Obaseki pointed out that his administration is poised towards building the necessary social and physical infrastructure for Edo people to achieve their maximum potentials.
While expressing readiness of the state government to boost economic activities in the state, the Governor also commended the group for adequately utilizing the loan earlier granted to them, and reiterated the huge opportunity which the Textile Fund offers through the Bank of Industry and the Central Bank of Nigeria.
He urge the Union to make their challenges known so that they can come together and chart paths to make Edo State the fabric and textile headquarters in Nigeria.
In his remarks, Comrade Egbon thanked and commended the Governor for his developmental strides in the state, assuring him of the support of the union. He thanked the Governor for the loan which has made the union more united in progress.
Daniel Ejodamen
FIC Benin
