2 million pairs of shoes exported from Aba daily – Ikpeazu
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Following his campaign in the promotion of Made-in-Aba products, Governor Okezie Ikpeazu has revealed that no fewer than 2million pairs of shoes (two million) are being exported daily from commercial hub centre of the South-East.
Ikpeazu, who made the revelation in Umuahia during the celebration of three years in office and 18 years of democracy, said that about 250 leather and garment makers employed about four persons thereby creating jobs for Abians.
He said that for shoe and garment industry and commerce to flourish, massive road infrastructure had been embarked upon by his administration in Aba to enable buyers and sellers access the various markets, particularly Ariaria International market.
He also said that his administration engaged the services of grade A construction companies who build solid roads that would last for many years.
He further said that his administration had completed over 60 roads, majority of such roads are in Aba, adding that it was the only way to enhance the internally generated revenue of the state.
“My ambition is to make people come to Aba and Umuahia to do business. With this, I know that my people can fend for themselves. We want to be like Lagos. Five centres in the state are beckoning for development. The business hub in the entire South-East is Aba and if we develop Aba, it will grow our economy,” Ikpeazu said.
UDOKA AGWU, UMUAHIA
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