Governor Alex Otti with the Vietnamese Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency, Mr. Bui Quoc Hung, during the visit
Vietnam expresses interest in enhancing, import, export activities in Abia, may revive moribund industries
From Boniface Okoro, Umuahia
The Socialist Republic of Vietnam says it is committed to fostering a strong bilateral relationship with Abia State to enhance import and export activities in the state.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency, Mr. Bui Quoc Hung, who stated this when he led a delegation on a working visit to Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, at his Umuehim, Nvosi Country home in Isiala Ngwa South Local Government Area of the state, said his country was interested in strengthening trade relations with Abia, particularly in agriculture, manufacturing and the oil and gas sector, among others.
Mr Hung noted that such economc ties would create mutual benefits between Vietnam, Nigeria, in general, and Abia State, in particular.
He disclosed that he would use the period of his to the state to visit certain sites and industries such as National War Museum, the fledgling Golden Guinea Breweries and Saclux Paint Industries, both in Umuahia; Aba Textile Mill, as well as Shoes and Garments Clusters in Umuahia and Aba.
The Ambassador said that he would equally hold meetings with Aba and Umuahia Chambers of Commerce to explore potential partnership opportunities between Vietnamese Government and her Private sector with Abia State.
Mr. Hung commended Governor Otti’s leadership efforts in improving the economy of Abia, which has positive impact on standards of living of the people.
“We appreciate your leadership. We will like to congratulate you on your exemplary and focused leadership of the Abia State Government,” Mr. Hung concluded.
Responding, Governor Otti assured his guest that Abia State government was interested in partnering Vietnam in various areas of the economy which would enhance the development of develop Abia.
According to the Governor, there were many areas the state could partner with Vietnam for mutual benefits.
“We are very happy to have you in Abia. We will be very happy to work with you. I see a lot of areas where we can collaborate and work together.
“I see a whole lot of opportunities for us to partner. We will be pleased to work with you to improve our relationship in trade, commerce, manufacturing and agriculture,” Gov. Otti said.
He said that his administration was focused on what it wants to achieve, and to that end, has held meetings with those interested to partner with the Government before now to float certain industries in the State.
While thanking the Vietnamese Ambassador for choosing Abia State for a partnership, he expressed optimism that the partnership would lead to revival of ailing industries the Ambassador has indicated to visit.
