Abia Govt to Partner Vietnam To Improve Agriculture, Trade, Commerce, Others

Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti has declared the interest of his Government in partnering the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in various areas to develop the State’s economy.

Otti stated this on Tuesday while receiving in audience, a delegation of the Vietnamese Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Bui Quoc Hung on a working visit to the State.

He highlighted many areas the State could partner with Vietnam for mutual benefits, including trade, commerce, manufacturing and agriculture.

“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 his Government is focused in what it wants to achieve, as he had met interested partners before now to float certain industries in the State.

He directed the Commissioner for Industry to work with the Vietnamese Ambassador as well as take the delegation round the State to see things for themselves.

He thanked the Ambassador for chosen Abia State, and expressed optimism that with the possible partnership with Vietnam, ailing industries could be revived.

Earlier, the Vietnamese Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Bui Quoc Hung highlighted the vast economic opportunities in the State, and expressed interest in strengthening trade relations with Abia State, particularly in agriculture, manufacturing, and the oil and gas sector among others.

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 to visit certain sites such as 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 between Vietnamese Government and her Private sector with Abia State.

Mr. Hung commended Governor 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.