Gombe N22bn Industrial Park will transform economic landscape of North East- Industrialists

Gombe N22bn Industrial Park will transform economic landscape of North East- Industrialists

Some industrialists in Gombe State have commended the state governor Inuwa Yahaya for his foresight in establishing the N22 billion Muhammadu Buhari Industrial Park, saying that the park would transform the economic activities of the North east region.

Addressing journalists during their tour of the facility in Dadin Kowa community in Yamaltu/Deba Local Government Area of Gombe State, Alhaji Abdullahi Baba-Isa, who led the delegation described the park as the best investment destination for investors.
Baba-Isa said that the park would transform economic activities in the Northeast and help reduce youth unemployment in the state and region.

He said that the park would impact positively on major sectors of the state and would boost industrial production, attract investment, and promote regional development.

Malam Sani Yau, Chairman of Groundnut Oil Millers Association, Gombe State said that with the park now functional, a lot of investments would be attracted into the state.
Yau said that the project would contribute to wealth creation in the state and help improve living standards of residents of the state and Northeast.

“As we can see some companies have started operating in the park while massive construction of companies is ongoing; this is good for youth employment.
“This move will transform economy of the state and region and reduce the price of goods especially the ones that would be produced here.

“What Gov Yahaya has done is a milestone that will propel industrialisation and massive economic growth for not only Gombe but North east.

“Our association is pleased with the infrastructure provided at the park and we will support the state government’s move to turn the state to an industrial hub in the North east,” he said.

Yau urged the state government to allocate special zone for groundnut and rice millers in the state to enable them expand their businesses and contribute to the food security effort of the government.

For Alhaji Lawan Yusuf, chairman of Rice Processors Association in the state, the park would help mop up youths from streets and ensure that Gombe State remain safe for more investment.

Yusuf said that the groundnut and rice millers were willing to make investments at the park that would result in the creation of over 100, 000 jobs.

He urged investors from within and outside the country to support the initiative of the state government by harnessing the infrastructure at the park to contribute to the economic prosperity of the state and country.

Gombe N22bn Industrial Park will transform economic landscape of North East- Industrialists