Eze-Elect Ohazurume of Nsirimo Amaise Autonomous Community in Umuahia South Local government area of Abia State, Dr. Charles Amanze has appealed to Abia and Umuahia South Governments as well as other government interventionist agencies to come to the aid of the community by constructing access roads and building other infrastructure in the community.
The Eze-Elect of Nsirimo Amaise Autonomous Community, who was interacting with newsmen in Umuahia listed factors militating against the industrialization of Nsirimo Amaise community to include lack of access roads to the community, public potable water supply and other infrastructure.
He said that the community was ready to partner or collaborate with interested corporate bodies and individual investors to realize the industrialization objectives of the community which would open it up to modern development.
Dr Amanze noted with concern that lack of motorable roads accounted for why his plan to establish a toothpick manufacturing facility in the community has been in limbo as hitherto enthusiastic investors interested in the project were no longer showing serious commitment, citing lack of infrastructure.
The Eze- elect who is a shipping magnate, pointed out that his proposed Indian Bamboo Toothpick Factory Project would produce about a million cartons of toothpicks per month when operational, with the capacity to engage about 1, 000 skilled and unskilled workers. According to him, Indian Bamboo, an ideal raw material for toothpick production, abound in Nsirimo forests.
According to him, when realized, the factory would not only boost and sustain the economy of Nsirimo Amaise Autonomous Community, but would equally impact positively on the state in general.
“The Indian Bamboo Toothpick Factory Project is aimed at harnessing our community’s abundant bamboo resources to create jobs, stimulate economic growth and promote sustainable development,” he said.
He further argued that siting the factory at Nsirimo Amaise, would attract other investments to the area which would further boost economic growth of the community.
Apart from the economic gains, including increased local revenue, Dr Amanze stated that the factory would promote sustainable forestry practices, reduce environmental hazards and help to conserve natural resources.
He said that the community was ready to partner or collaborate with interested corporate bodies and individual investors to realize the industrialization objectives of the community which would open it up to modern development.
Recall that last May, while congratulating the state Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, on his giant strides in transforming the state within one year in office, especially his road revolution across the state which has seen dilapidated roads fixed and new ones built, the Eze-Elect had appealed to the Governor to remember Nsirimo Amaise in his road development agenda.
