Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo of Anambra state has commended the efforts of the National Automotive Design and Development Council for their efforts in promoting local contents and automobile industry in Nigeria.
During a courtesy visit to Mr Jelani Aliyu, Director –General/CEO of the Council in Abuja,, Governor Soludo said that he is a promoter, advocate for Made-in-Nigeria contents and has started championing the cause by making Innoson Vehicle his official car.
The governor said that he has seen drive and creativity which shows great potential that exists in Nigeria and said there is need to always look inwards to put the abundant potentials to good use and improve on it.
In their presentation, the Council said that the plan for Anambra Industrial park is ready as some pre work have started and the administrative office is 90 percent complete and pointed out that the Anambra state Government is required to construct connecting roads, provide solar lights, construct drainage systems , conduct geo-contour and geo-technical survey on the land.
The Governor tasked the Council to set up an Automotive Training Center in the state to which the DG requested for one hectare of land for the training facility. Soludo equally promised to swing into action to ensure the Anambra Automotive Industrial Park becomes a reality in the nearest future.