The four Host communities comprising Umuhuali, Nkalaha, Nkalagu and Amezu all in Ishielu Local Government Area of Ebonyi on Monday applauded Governor Francis Nwifuru for awarding the establishment of the Brand New Abakaliki Cement in their lands, saying that it will trigger development.

This was contained in a communique read to journaliststs in Abakaliki by Se. Obinna Ogba after their stakeholders meeting held at the residence of Senator Obinna Ogba at Nkalagu, they thanked the governor for the successful execution, signing of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) and the mobilization of the contractor for the commencement of the project implementation.

They made it abundantly clear that only the four Landlord Communities-Umuhuali, Nkalaha, Nkalagu and Amezu are authorized to speak on matters relating to the Abakaliki Cement Factory Land adding that any publication, communiqué, press statement, social media publication or public commentary issued by any individual, association or group outside this recognized Stakeholders’ Forum should be disregarded by the Government, investors and the general public as such persons or groups lack the mandate to speak on behalf of the four Landlord Communities.

“Such unauthorized statements do not represent the views, interests or collective decisions of the genuine Landlord Communities and should be regarded as attempts to create confusion, division and unnecessary distractions capable of undermining the developmental efforts of the Ebonyi State Government.

“We reaffirm that the four Landlord Communities remain united, peaceful and fully committed to the success of this historic project”, they stressed.

Sen. Ogba who is also the spokesperson of the Abakaliki Cement Factory Landlord Communities, expressed appreciation to Governor Francis Nwifuru for the award of  the contract for the establishment of the Brand New Abakaliki Cement, the successful execution and signing of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA);  and the mobilization of the contractor for the commencement of the project implementation.

While commending the industrial drive of the governor and his vision to accelerate industrial development in Ebonyi State and making Ebonyi State an industrial destination, the stakeholders reiterated that the governor had demonstrated uncommon  foresight by attracting strategic investments capable of creating thousands of employment opportunities for Ebonyi youths.

According to them, Governor Francis Nwifuru has stimulated commerce and entrepreneurship, promoting technology transfer, increasing internally generated revenue, expanding the State’s manufacturing capacity, and positioning Ebonyi State as a leading industrial hub in the South-East and Nigeria as a whole.

“Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru is rapidly transforming Ebonyi State into one of Nigeria’s emerging industrial and investment destinations.
Your administration has demonstrated exceptional foresight by attracting strategic investments capable of creating thousands of employment opportunities for our youths, stimulating commerce and entrepreneurship”,they said.

The Abakaliki Cement Factory Landlord Communities further reaffirmed their total support to the Governor for his re-election, saying,  we reaffirm our total confidence in the administration of His Excellency and pledge our unwavering support for the successful implementation of the Brand New Abakaliki Cement Factory Project.

“We assure the Ebonyi State Government and the contractors of our commitment to maintaining peace, unity, security and a conducive environment necessary for the successful execution and operation of the project”, the Landlord Communities pledged.