By Tony Oraeki, Awka
The Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Charles Soludo has lauded the National Automotive Design and Development Council for their efforts in promoting local contents and automobile industry in Nigeria.
The Governor made this remark at the weekend during a courtesy visit to Mr Jelani Aliyu, Director-General/CEO of the Council,a subsidiary under the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Commerce.
Soludo said, “I am a promoter, advocate for Made-In-Nigeria contents and already championing this cause by making Innoson Vehicle my official car.”
The Governor also stated that the drive and creativity he has seen in the past, speaks of the great potential that exists in Nigeria. He advised on the continuous need to look inwards to see how the abundant potentials in the country could be harnessed and improved.
He assured of his support towards the automotive industry policy document which was being updated and would go live soon.
Governor Soludo further assured of his unalloyed commitment to promoting the adoption of the policy to ensure that Nigerians and public officers patronize their local industry and Made-In-Nigeria cars are mainstreamed.
In the press statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Soludo, Chris Aburime, said that the Council made a presentation on the progress recorded since inception in 2013, where they are presently and how Anambra have been pivotal in the drive towards the industrialization of the automotive industry.
That the Council said, ” The plan for Anambra industrial park is ready, some pre-work have started and the administrative office is 90 percent complete.
” Few weeks from now, a proposal will be sent for the implementation of the Anambra Industrial Park Plan.
“Anambra has been pivotal in the drive towards the industrialization of the automotive industry.
“On its part, Anambra Government is required to construct connecting roads, provide solar lights, construct drainage systems, conduct geo-contour and geo-technical survey on the land.”
Governor Soludo during the meeting requested the Council to setup an Automotive Training Centre in the state. The DG in his response requested the state to make available one hectare of land for the training facility.
Soludo promised to swing into action to ensure the Anambra Automotive Industrial Park becomes a reality in the nearest future.
