Governor Udom Emmanuel lays foundation for Shoprite in Uyo

…says its sowing time for Akwa Ibom people
The Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom state- His Excellency Governor Udom Emmanuel today, 21st of August 2015 performed the ground breaking ceremony of ShopRite in Ibom Tropicana Complex, Udo Udoma Avenue, Uyo.
ShopRite is a chain of shopping malls which began sales in 1946 and have been running successfully for 69 years, spreading across America & Africa.  Shoprite is popularly known as the No.1 shopping and retail market, with about 300 outlets and shops spread across the world. Shoprite has maintained its company reputation for years offering first class service to customers with outstanding service delivery and supply of quality products.
The foundation stone of the giant shopping mall was unveiled amidst pleasantries from the Honourable Commissioner of Investment, Commerce & Industry- Barr. Emmanuel Enodiem, who gave the welcome address, reassuring the guests of the administration’s determination to embark on wealth creating projects for the people.
Present at the occasion were the Deputy Governor of Akwa Ibom state, Mr. Moses Ekpo, members of the state executive council and members of Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly.
Speaking at the occasion, the Governor stressed the need to initiate developments that will create employment opportunities for Akwa Ibom youth.In response, the Managing Director of Resilient Africa- Mr. Holden Marshal expressed delight in the partnership with the state government and promised to deliver the project within the next 18 months with the standard which ShopRite is known for over the years.
Mr. Holden further assured the host community of involvement in the construction process and employment of an average of 600 youths in the course of the project.
Speaking with The Gazette, indigenes of Itiam, Etoi and Afaha expresses their joys, as they are confidant in the delivery of democracy dividends, as promised by the Governor during his electioneering campaign.

Gov. Emmanuel addressing the youths of Itiam, Afaha and Etoi, @ the Ground breaking of Akwa Ibom Shoprite

Source: The Gazette

Emmanuel lays foundation for automobile firm Posted By: Uyoatta Eshieton: July 15, 2015In: NewsNo Comments Print Email Emmanuel lays foundation for automobile firm Akwa Ibom State Governor Udom Emmanuel has said his administration is committed to the industrialisation of the state. 
The governor spoke yesterday when he laid the foundation of an automobile assembling plant in Itu Local Government Area. The assembling plant, which is one of the gains of the Foreign Direct Investments (FDIs), belongs to an Israeli company, MIMSHAC Merkavim Transportation Technologies Plant. Emmanuel said the ground-breaking ceremony was the answer to those who doubted the possibility of industrialising the state.
He said: “If there is anybody out there who doubts our determination to change the economic fortunes of the state; who is wondering whether our bold vision of industrialising Akwa Ibom is possible, this event provides the answer to such doubt.” Emmanuel premised his partnership with the Israeli Automobile Industry on the need to open up vistas for the industrialisation programmes of his administration. 
The governor said industrialisation remained the cornerstone to the creation of sustainable development. He said Akwa Ibom is endowed with abundant resources, which would be harnessed for the state’s industrial development. According to him, his administration plans to establish a clay refining plant to boost the economy and create jobs for the people, to fulfil his campaign promises. 
The Chairman of Foreign Direct Investment Committee, Mr. Gabriel Ukpe; the member representing Itu Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, Dr. Henry Archibong and Senator Anietie Okon, were among dignitaries at the event. They noted that the event was the beginning of the industrial revolution Emmanuel promised the people during his electioneering campaigns. The eminent Akwa Ibom indigenes expressed optimism that better days awaited the people because the governor had taken the major steps to industrialise the state. 
The International Business Development Adviser to MIMSHAC Merkavim Transportation Technologies, Mr. Ronen Golan, said the company was among leading automobile assembling plants in the world, with specialty in luxury buses, utility vehicles, ambulances and fire trucks. He said the company would train 20 Akwa Ibom indigenes in automobile manufacturing, besides creating more jobs, building more schools and bringing international investors to the state. The paramount ruler of the area, Edidem Edet Akpan Inyang, assured the company of a safe operating environment. He thanked Emmanuel for beginning the industrial revolution policy of his administration in his domain.

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