The digital leather industrial hub at Osile village, Ogbunike by Nkwelle Ezunaka Junction, Oyi Council Area has been commissioned by the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday, 24th August.
The Vice President was received by the Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano at the new Anambra International Passenger and Cargo Airport.
At the commissioning ceremony, Prof. Osinbajo said that with the leather cluster having about 2000 stores and almost 30,000 MSMEs operating there; that he had no doubt that the facility will be of immediate value to them.
Prof. Osinbajo noted that as against the monthly production of 200-400 shoes before now, that with the facility, the MSMEs located at the leather cluster would now have a potential of monthly production of 96,000 shoe soles, 44,000 slippers, 44,000 shoes and 22,000 boots.
He further stated that the Federal Government of Nigeria has established Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise clinics in 27 states and assured of the government’s commitment in providing welfare for Nigerians.
He appreciated the Anambra State government for her partnership with FG which he described as a partnership that works for ndi Anambra and Nigerians at large.
In his own address, Gov. Willie Obiano described the Industrial Hub as the most modern SME complex in the country and a perfect interchange between dream and opportunity. He urged ndi Anambra and beyond who wish to explore their entrepreneurial skills to take advantage of the Digital Leather factory.
The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Mariam Katagum, in her brief remarks congratulated Anambra State government for the feat and stated that the project was a proof of the Federal Government’s commitment to supply MSMEs with equipment and empower Nigerians. She called on the management of the Digital Leather Industrial Hub to ensure it’s sustained growth.
Earlier in his address of welcome, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Anambra State Small Business Agency (ASBA), Chief Clement Chukwuka, said that the commissioning of the Digital Leather Industrial Hub was a dream come true because according to him, it was among the many success stories of ASBA.
