The growing investor confidence in Edo State, stemming from market-oriented reform designed to drive industrialisation, has earned the state yet another $500 million auto assembly plant deal from Chinese investors.

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, disclosed this during a working visit on Saturday, to Time Ceramics Company Nigeria Ltd, manufacturers of floor tiles at Utesi Community in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of the state.

Obaseki explained that his administration is vigorously pursuing the goal to turn the state into an industrial hub and a major investment corridor by strengthening the state's security architecture and reform of critical business-support institutions to improve the ease of doing business.

He noted that already, his team's efforts are yielding results and assured that with the new interest to set up an auto assembly plant in the state, more job offerings are on the way.

"Several Chinese companies are already operating in the state. In a few weeks from now, we will be hosting the investors who want to set up a vehicle assembly plant in Benin City to discuss details of their investment," the governor said.

He added that the confidence of the Chinese investors in Edo State is also as a result of the success stories of Time Ceramics and other Chinese investments in the state.

He noted that more incentives are being packaged for existing and potential investors as part of strategies to woo more investors to the state.

After a tour of Time Ceramics, the Managing Director Huang Shi Bin, expressed delight at the governor's support for private investors and his commitment to their success in the country.

He appealed to the governor to help speed up the development of the Benin River Port, which he said would make it easier for them to access the international market, where the demand for their products is increasing.

Bin pledged to support the developmental efforts of the state government through the creation of jobs for Edo youth and quality products for the local market.

PHOTO 1:
L-R: Chief of Staff to Edo State Governor, Chief Taiwo Akerele; Governor Godwin Obaseki; Public Relations Officer, Time Ceramics Nigeria Ltd, Nicole Zhang; Commissioner for Wealth Creation, Cooperatives and Employment, Hon. Emmanuel Usoh, during the governor’s tour of facilities at Time Ceramics Nigeria Limited, in Utesi, Ikpoba-Okah Local Government Area, Edo State, on Saturday.

PHOTO 2:
R-L: Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki (second left); Public Relations Officer, Time Ceramics Nigeria Ltd, Nicole Zhang (left), during the governor’s tour of facilities at the company, in Utesi, Ikpoba-Okah Local Government Area, Edo State, on Saturday.

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You cant take it away from him; this man is working.

And I say this again... Nigerians should watch out for this Obaseki, he will go places in governance, definitely.

frayozzz:
You cant take it away from him; this man is working.

And I say this again... Nigerians should watch out for this Obaseki, he will go places in governance, definitely.

Agree with you 100%.

Edo has never had it so good,

See how everything is falling into shape,
He had a Blueprint of his vision, while penning down his manifesto, To realize it's manifestation, he assembled a strategic economic team, then he swung into action,

Economic diplomacy,
Economic summit and follow up,
Access to Critical infrastructure,
Security,
Strategic policy implementation,

From settling the fiasco between the ijaw and edo gelegele communities to seeing to the completion of the azura edo ipp 450mw, To mapping out industrial Park and creating access roads, to opening a one stop shop for investors, whereby, land documentation, c of o, incentives, tax holidays etc were flung onto the faces of investors while delays were mitigated, To persuade the prospective investors, there were follow ups and pragmatic commitment, it didn't end at the roundtable of the economic summits and the seeds sown not too long ago is blossoming to fruition, that is what I call a go-getter.



For the sake of development, can we all learn from obaseki irrespective of party, tribe, Creed, religion and what have have you.

Mhen i am so proud of this my state..

Even though edo hate apc nigeria and presidency but we love what we drive our state forward.

lalasticlala mynd44.Please move it to fp

I'm beginning to have a rethink about this man

SirBunky85:
ur thinking,re thinking and post thinking dey inconsequential in d scheme of things

Thanks for stopping by bro. Do you care for a drink?

All on papers not reality.

Hmmmm......

Nice

Princeofnigeria:
All on papers not reality.

i hope those photos are also on papers

WOREFA

God bless you my Governor.

Edo has been blessed with good governors back to back. From Oshio to Obaseki.

Who fine governors help?

snazzy5050:
i hope those photos are also on papers

rubbish.

I know that factory it's a total waste of time.


Edo is not working. A Benin man can't make Edo proud

Since oshomo-ole stirs his and Benin people against my people but they gonna fail.


It's not time for binis to rule, this government of binis gonna fail

frayozzz:
You cant take it away from him; this man is working.

And I say this again... Nigerians should watch out for this Obaseki, he will go places in governance, definitely.

You are very correct.

It is easy to access him via email and he has a proactive media team.

Very good development. The guy is really trying.

I have always known him to be a dogged and ruthless achiever.

Thank God that thieving PDP candidate lost out. Edo is better for it.

Princeofnigeria:
rubbish.

I know that factory it's a total waste of time.


Edo is not working. A Benin man can't make Edo proud

okay...stay off my mention

nice one from the governor.

Irrespective of party affiliations, this man is seriously on track

Bitter soul. It's like gangrene in your bones.

It'll eat you out soon.

Princeofnigeria:
rubbish.

I know that factory it's a total waste of time.


Edo is not working. A Benin man can't make Edo proud

abumeinben:
I'm beginning to have a rethink about this man

ur thinking,re thinking and post thinking dey inconsequential in d scheme of things

Princeofnigeria:
rubbish.

I know that factory it's a total waste of time.


Edo is not working. A Benin man can't make Edo proud

Who is this goàt?

People comman hear good news o

I just hope some folks won't get angry that a new vehicle assembly plant is about to be set up. They expect that only their son should assemble vehicles and others will only do so out of envy or to take him out of business