Emmanuel Ugwu-Nwogo in Umuahia
A Chinese conglomerate, the Inner Galaxy Steel Company Limited has been assured of adequate support and protection to sustain its operations in Abia State.
Governor Alex Otti gave the assurance during a meeting with the management of the multi- layered firm, saying that he was desirous of seeing businesses germinate and blossom in Abia.
The Inner Galaxy conglomerate, located in Ukwa West Local Government, comprises four companies that are into steel production, trailer parts assembly, battery production for automobiles and recycling of used bottles.
Otti said that his administration has been engaged in efforts to grow existing businesses and attract new ones into the state since inception 10 months ago.
He described Abia as an investment friendly state, saying that pro-business policies would be sustained to help businesses operating in the state to thrive.
“It is our policy to support industry. Some of the things we are doing are geared towards supporting existing industries and attracting new ones,” he said.
The Managing Director of Inner Galaxy, Mr. Lin Shanbiao, who led the management team to meet with the Abia Governor, had in his address explained that their visit was to intimate the governor about their operations.
He also stated that they were eager to explore how they could partner the state government in various areas of mutual interest.
Shanbiao informed the Abia Governor that the company was facing labour shortages and requested interested Abia youths to come forward and take up jobs in the Inner Galaxy conglomerate.
