By Charles Suru
Adamawa State has reiterated its commitment to creating an enabling environment for investors and promoting economic growth through private sector investment, as Deputy Governor Prof. Kaletapwa Farauta commissioned the Rhossili International Limited electricity pole manufacturing plant along Numan Road in Yola.
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Key Highlights
- Deputy Governor Kaletapwa Farauta commissioned Rhossili International Limited’s electricity pole plant in Yola.
- The factory will start with an initial capacity of 200 poles daily.
- It is expected to supply Yola Electricity Distribution Company (YEDC) and other power sector stakeholders.
- The plant will support network rehabilitation, expansion and rural electrification projects.
- The state says the investment will create jobs and opportunities for local suppliers.
Farauta described the facility as a significant investment in the state’s industrial development, noting that its operations would create employment opportunities and contribute to addressing infrastructure challenges in the electricity sector.
She reaffirmed the government’s readiness to support businesses and attract more investors, assuring the company’s management of the state’s continued partnership and cooperation.
The deputy governor also commended the investors for choosing Adamawa as an investment destination, describing the project as an important contribution to economic development.
200 poles daily for power distribution
The newly commissioned factory is expected to address the shortage of quality electricity distribution poles by providing a reliable local source of products that meet the technical specifications required for power distribution infrastructure.
The facility is projected to commence production at an initial capacity of 200 poles daily, with the potential to support the infrastructure development needs of the Yola Electricity Distribution Company (YEDC) and other stakeholders in Nigeria’s electricity supply industry.
The investment is also expected to contribute to electricity network rehabilitation, expansion and rural electrification projects by improving access to locally manufactured distribution poles.
Jobs and opportunities for local suppliers
Beyond its contribution to the power sector, the factory is expected to generate employment for residents, promote technical skills development and stimulate economic activities within the host community.
Its operations will also create opportunities for local suppliers, particularly in the areas of raw material sourcing, transportation, logistics and other support services.
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Stakeholders described the investment as a practical response to one of the major challenges facing electricity distribution infrastructure in the country, expressing optimism that local production would strengthen supply chains and support efforts to improve electricity delivery.
The commissioning, according to Farauta, marks another development in Adamawa State’s efforts to attract private investment, expand industrial activities and create employment opportunities for its people.
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