The state has, in fact, joined the club of industrialized states, a feat which had looked near impossible since after the administration of the late Chief Adekunle Ajasin who was the first civilian governor between 1979 and 1984.Akeredolu’s determination to change the narrative by ensuring that a solid economic and industrial platform was laid started a year after he assumed office when he embarked on an investment trip to China.
Peng added that a special species of cassava was being planted in – between the Gmelina to be used to feed the ethanol plant. Also, the WinWin Textile factory in the industrial park has kick-started the production of textile thread with over 300 workers. “Presently, we have 300 people working for us. We produce all kinds of sewing polyester thread for the local market. In a couple of months from now, the factory will begin to run at full capacity with the production of textile materials of all kinds.”The company produces high-quality fibre board plywood. They are already in high demand in local markets across and outside the state. Waste woods are processed into high and low density fibre.
Today, the almost 10,000 hectares of land allocated for the project has starter yielding result, as the trees have started to grow.
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