Prof. Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday in Edo commended the private sector-led economic expansion initiative of Gov Godwin Obaseki.
He said, “It is good to see the great and dynamic work the governor is doing.
“I was in Auchi recently to commission the Edo Fertiliser and Chemical Company Ltd. I was in this local government for the Benin Industrial Park. I commend the governor and MIXTA Africa for this excellent idea.”
He lauded the governor’s investment drive and the increased participation of the private sector in the state’s economy.
Chairman, Board of Directors, MIXTA Africa, Eddy Eguavoen, said that the firm was excited about the partnership with the state government on the project.
He said from his experience with other governments across Africa, Edo government’s support for the private sector was highly commendable.
Earlier, Obaseki said that the project was the realisation of his campaign to turn the state into an economic hub, noting that the project was in line with his pledge to revive the state’s economy.
“I promised to create 200,000 jobs in the first instance, and some of them were to be in agriculture and construction, among others.
“We realised that housing is also key. Hence, we have re-enacted the Edo Development and Property Agency (EDPA) law and set up a new management. This project is a reflection of the new direction,” he said.
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