By Ola Kay
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has informed that the Abuja Industrial Park, currently under construction by Zeberced Group, will help create 40,000 jobs, apart from improving the nation’s economy upon completion.
The FCT minister stated this as he visited the site on Wednesday in Abuja.
He acknowledged the progress made so far, while assuring that he would brief President Bola Tinubu about the work done.
On the site located at the Idu Industrial Zone, the minister expressed confidence that the project would enhance the nation’s economy and provide employment opportunities for the youths in the FCT.
He said: “For what I envisage, the industrial park is going to create more than 40,000 direct employment. There is no government that will not support this kind of investment. Having gone round, I can attest to the fact that this is what we need to grow our economy.
“As far as I’m concerned, I’ve never seen this in the entire country. This is the first time I am seeing this.
“Some people have been conceptualising industrial parks, but from what I’m seeing here, this is to me a wonderland and we commend them.
He never noted that the Zeberced Group had been committed to a high standard in the delivery of the project.
He also expressed delight that the company branded all items produced at the park as made in Nigeria. These include polypropylene pipes, and sandwich insulation roofing sheets among others,
Woke observed that, “Once production is made, and it’s a good and quality production, people will buy, and outsiders will also buy.
“For us, it is quality, and we thank God that we have some companies that are committed to making sure that they produce in Nigeria.”
He thanked the company for its determination to complete the project and its decision to expand the access road to the park.
He also pledged the support of the FCT Administration to ensure that the road project was completed.
He expressed optimism that the road project, when completed, would accelerate the development of the Idu District, while stating that government will provide adequate security and called for more investments into local production.
Speaking, the project manager, Mr. Kurt explained that the park occupied 250 hectares of land and was being developed as a free zone, and currently features 208 workshops.
He revealed that the park was designed to support small and medium-scale industries, among others,
Kurt assured that project will meaningfully boost to the growth and development of the nation’s economy..
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