Abia State government has enjoined traders at various locations in Lagos to take advantage of new investment opportunities in the State, particularly, Aba to expand their businesses and the economy.
Abia Governor, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti who gave the advice in a meeting with leaders and traders of Alaba International Markets, Oyinbo, Ladipo, and United Market Leaders and Traders Association of Nigeria at markets union office at Alaba International, assured that adequate security measures and business-friendly atmosphere have been created to ensure the thriving of all investments.
Governor Otti represented his Special Adviser on Trade, Commerce, and Industry, Chief Nwaka Inem, pointed out that his administration is already making initiatives in road construction and the elimination of double taxation to ease the process of doing business.
In their reactions, the traders expressed enthusiasm and readiness to invest in Aba and called on government to deal adequately with security concerns.
The strategic meeting chaired by The President General Alaba International Markets Amalgamated Council of Sections, High Chief Dr. Amajuoyi Camilus Nnamdi and co-chaired by Pastor Peter Ubaezike, Chairman General Electrical Dealers Association as well as Chief Charles Friday Obih, President-General of United Market Leaders and Traders Association of Nigeria, and Sir Chima Okereke, a developer and investors representative, among other leaders of thoughts featured the presentation of plans for a Smart Warehouse and Shop project in Aba, inviting traders to participate.
