The partnership would create business opportunities that would bring wealth to Benue State and its people
By Henry Ibya, Makurdi
Benue State Government has signed Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, with China Africa Economic and Trade Promotion Council to deepen economic activities.
Signing the MoU during a ceremony at Government House Makurdi, on behalf of Benue State Government, Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice and Public Order, Fidelis Mnyim, said the agreement will promote China business activities in the state through the new economic partnership.
He said Governor Hyacinth Alia’s intention to bring back the lost glory of the state upon assumption of office by constituting an economic team to help develop the state economy is taking shape, expressing optimism that signing of the MoU which is part of the mandate given the committee would attract partnership that will help transform the economic fortunes of the state.
In a remark, after signing on behalf of the Chinese organization, head of delegation and special invited researcher, Lee Zing Shang, expressed satisfaction with the robust discussions his team had with the Benue State Government technical team, assuring that his organization would be committed to the agreement by helping to develop the state economy through different business programmes.
On her part, Director General, Entrepreneurship and Wealth Creation, Benita Shuluwa, expressed optimism that the partnership would create business opportunities that would bring wealth to Benue State and its people.
She further highlights the main objective of the agreement to include ensuring that Benue people develop different ideas and skills as well as facilitate the transfer of technology, urging Benue people to continue to support the Alia administration to enjoy more benefits.