Owerri – The Deputy Governor of Imo, Prince Eze Madumere on Tuesday received a delegation of investors who had indicated interest in establishing two power plants in the state.
This is contained in a release issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Deputy Governor, Mr Uche Onwuchekwa.
According to the release, the leader of the delegation, Mr Wilson Chukwunyere, a citizen of the state said it had been his desire to contribute his quota toward building an industrial base in the state.
Chukwuyere said that the first attempt to establish industries in the state was the settinp up of a motorcycle plant under the administration of former governor of the state, Sam Mbakwe.
He said that the attempt was thwarted by the military incursion into politics.
He said that the company, “Africa Greetec” would be establishing a 50 megawatts power plant and another 30 megawatts Solar Energy Power plant in the state.
He, however, stressed the need for government to provide them with an enabling environment.
The Business Development Manager of company, Mr Volker Gutijahr expressed gratitude to the state government for welcoming them to the state.
He assured the deputy governor that the company would not disappoint the government if given the opportunity.
Responding, the Madumere said that Imo State Government would ensure that it provided an enabling environment for investors who intended to invest in the state.
The deputy governor, who received the German investors on behalf of Gov. Rochas Okorocha expressed sadness over the dearth of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), which he attributed to the problem of power.
He assured the group of the government’s support, adding that power remained the key for the revitalisation of SMEs and establishment of industries in the state.
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He also commended the leader of the delegation, Chukwuyere for bringing his partners to develop the state. (NAN)