Abia State has concluded plans to partner with Vietnam in various areas of the economy to develop the state.
Governor Alex Otti stated this, while receiving a delegation led by the Vietnamese Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Bui Quoc Hung, who paid him a working visit at his Umuehim, Nvosi Country home.
He said that there are many areas the state could partner with Vietnam for mutual benefits.
This is contained in statement issued on Wednesday by his Chief Press Secretary, Ukoha Ukoha.
“We are very happy to have you in Abia. We will be very happy to work with you. I see a lot of areas where we can collaborate, and work together.
“I see a whole lot of opportunities for us to partner. We will be pleased to work with you to improve our relationship in trade, commerce, manufacturing and agriculture,” Gov. Otti stated.
The governor said that his government is focused on in what it wants to achieve, saying that he has held meetings with those that are interested to partner with the government before now to float certain industries in the state.
He directed the commissioner for industry to work with the Vietnamese ambassador, while the government team should take the delegation round the state to see things for themselves.
While thanking the Vietnamese ambassador for choosing to partner with Abia State, he expressed optimism that with the possible partnership with Vietnam, ailing industries in the state could be revived.
Earlier, the Vietnamese Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Bui Quoc Hung highlighted the vast economic opportunities in the state, including agriculture, manufacturing, textiles, crude oil and gas.
He expressed interest in strengthening trade relations with Abia State, particularly in agriculture, manufacturing, and the oil and gas sector, among others.
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The ambassador emphasized the commitment of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to fostering a strong bilateral relationship with Abia State, to enhance import and export activities, and create mutual benefits between Vietnam, Nigeria in general and Abia State in particular.
He said that he would use the few days he would be in Abia State, to visit certain sites such as the National War Museum, Golden Guinea, Saclux Paint, Aba Textile Mill, including shoes and garments clusters in Umuahia, and Aba, as well as hold meetings with Aba, and Umuahia Chambers of Commerce to explore potential partnership opportunities.
Mr. Hung commended Gov. Otti’s leadership, applauding his efforts in improving the economic standards of the people.
“We appreciate your leadership. We will like to congratulate you on your exemplary, and focused leadership of the Abia State Government,” Mr. Hung concluded.
The delegation was later taken to the National War Museum, Umuahia in company of the Commissioner for Arts, Culture and Digital Economy, Dr. Mathew Ekwuribe, while other sites have been scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday including the meeting between Umuahia, and Aba Chambers of Commerce, respectively.
