CHINA EAGER TO MAKE GREATER INVESTMENTS IN ENUGU – CHINESE AMBASSADOR
The Enugu St
ate Governor, Chief Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has reiterated his administration’s commitment towards making the state the economic and industrial hub of the South-East.
Chief Ugwuanyi made the pledge while addressing the Ambassador of the Peoples Republic of China, Mr. Zhou Pingjian, during a visit to the Government House.
The Governor noted that the Enugu State Government is working to engage new development partners and attract more direct foreign investments to actualize that dream.
He explained that the visit offers the state and the Peoples Republic of China an ample opportunity to build stronger ties to boost trade and improve economic relations between the Asian country and Enugu State.
In an earlier remark, Mr. Zhou said it was gratifying that Nigeria and China had a long diplomatic history, stressing the need for each other to benefit from the relationship.
He noted that China was eager to make greater investments in Enugu, given the huge potential that abounds in the state.
Mr. Zhou also observed the importance of Enugu in the South-East region which, he said had become home to virtually all business owners who trade with Chinese companies.
CHUKWUMA EZEOGU