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Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has declared Akwa Ibom state as one of the “forward looking” investment hubs in the country.

Osinbajo made the declaration during the inauguration of Kings Flour mill at Onna as part of programmes to mark the 32nd anniversary of the state’s creation.

The vice-president said in September 2017, he was in the state to inaugurate the Jubilee Syringe factory, Metering Solution plant and some upgraded health facilities and this year he is back to inaugurate more.

He congratulated Udom Emmanuel, the governor, and the people of Akwa Ibom on the anniversary and the congenial atmosphere provided for business to thrive.

“Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr Udom Emmanuel, is working relentlessly to attract sustainable investments to boost the Industrialization drive of the Federal Government,” he said.

“These will create employment and generate wealth for the state and country. I appreciate the investors for the choice of Akwa Ibom State for their investment and I’m optimistic that the youths will seize these opportunities to acquire skills that would enhance self reliance.”

Earlier, Emmanuel said the factory produces 500 metric tones of flour daily.

According to him, Kings flour mill is one of the best flour millers in Europe and applauded the investors for hearkening to the appeal to come and invest in the state.

Emmanuel thanked Osinbajo for rising above bias and redefining what politics is and not propaganda.

“My administration is committed to make governance touch the grassroots. My focus is anchored on development and industrialization and I urge investors to come to Akwa Ibom and invest,” he said.
Osinbajo also flaged off the digitised power substation at Ekim, Mkpat Enin LGA, which marks the actualization of the power plan for all before 2021.

The state government said it is poised to ensure that every home has electricity supply, and with the inauguration, more than ten thousand small and medium scale enterprises will become viable to stimulate growth in the state economy.