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A 15-member Economic Committee appointed by Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru has been tasked with promoting the state’s industrialization.

Experienced economists, businesspeople, and technocrats make up the committee, which is chaired by Professor Barth Nnaji, a former Minister of Power.

Chief Ben Oka, Mrs. Augustina Nwaoma Ekuma, Dr. Joe Abah, High Chief Ituma Chukwuemeka Enviable, General Abel Obi Umahi, Chief Chibuike Orogwu, and Chief Dominic Nwibo are among the committee members, according to a statement signed by Dr. Monday Uzor, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor.

As the secretary, Associate Professor Ben Uruchi Odoh will be joined by Chief Elechi Innocent Ojiugwo, Anayo Omoke, Dr. Mark Abani, High Chief Ifeanyi Clement Okorie, Dr. Edward Nkwegu, and Mr. Mike Chukwu.

Governor Nwifuru charged the members, explaining that the group was established to help his administration’s industrialization strategy, handle the unstable electricity supply, and exploit solid minerals.

“People will commend us for bringing industrialists and technocrats to guide us in developing our dear state,” the governor said.
“We are badly challenged, that is why we decided to bring people of experience to guide us. Our manifesto, christened The People’s Charter of Needs, is focused on industrialising Ebonyi and proving that we have what it takes to do business.”

In order to support Ebonyi’s designation as the “Salt of the Nation,” the governor explicitly asked the committee to provide recommendations on the reactivation of NIGERCEM, the construction of a new cement factory, and the building of a salt production facility.

He also mentioned the electricity issues facing the state and expressed hope that Prof. Nnaji’s experience as a former Minister of electricity would be helpful in coming up with answers.

“We have created an industrial zone, and you have the capacity to put industries in this place,” Nwifuru added.

In his response, Prof. Barth Nnaji, the committee’s chairman, characterized Governor Nwifuru as a visionary leader who had the bravery and audacity to spearhead Ebonyi’s development.

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