Jonathan Tasks Stakeholders On
Development
Chizoba Anuforom, Enugu
The
21st Enugu International trade fair has opened in Enugu with a
call on stakeholders to join hands in strengthening and
reengineering the nation’s economy.
In a message to the opening ceremony on Friday, Acting President
Goodluck Jonathan said that this had become necessary in order
to make life comfortable for Nigerians.
Dr. Jonathan also said that the present government was
determined to address the challenges facing the real sector of
the economy.
’’ Government will continue to work with the private sector
to resuscitate, through structural rehabilitation, adoption of
better technology, improved operational guidelines and focused
strategy on some of the industries which have failed,”
Jonathan said.
On the completion of the Enugu trade fair permanent site, acting
president said that the government was making efforts to
complete it.
Dr. Jonathan said that the theme of this year’s fair which is
‘Economic Recovery and Development Through Public/ Private
Sector’ is very relevant as it seeks to highlight the
interface that should exist between the public and private
sectors for meaningful development to take place.
Governor Sullivan Chime of Enugu state said that his government
would continue to create an enabling environment for business to
thrive in the state.
Chime commended Enugu State Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines
and Agric (ECCIMA) for taking a bold step to host the fair at
the permanent site despite the challenges.
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