By Ebele Iyke Odili/Amaka Isikala :
The Commissioner for Industries, Hon. Christian Udechukwu announced that total of 46 hectares of land will be mapped out for the industrial city project.
According to him, the mapped area contain pharmaceutical parks, financial centers, and high-Tech industrial facilities.
The Commissioner announced this during defence of the ministry’s budget for the fiscal year before the Anambra State House of Assembly.
According to Udechukwu, the ministry focused on land acquisitions, surveying, and consultations in 2024.
The commissioner explained that the ministry’s budget is designed to promote economic growth and development in the state through industrialization.
He emphasized the ministry’s commitment to creating an enabling environment for industries to thrive in the state.
The lawmakers commended Udechukwu for his clear and detailed presentation. They asked questions on various aspects of the budget and expressed satisfaction with the ministry’s plans and projections.
The Chairman, House Committee on Industries praised Udechukwu’s presentation, saying that the ministry’s budget is a step in the right direction.
The budget defense presentation is part of the state’s budget approval process. The lawmakers are expected to deliberate on the budget before its approval.
*Ebele and Amaka are of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State
