The British government has promised to partner with the Cross River State Government on the realisation of the Garment Factory initiative which is one of the signature projects of the State Governor, Ben Ayade.
British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Paul Arkwright, made the partnership known on Monday at Governor Ayade’s office in Calabar, Cross River State’s capital.
The High Commissioner said that the project would develop skills and create entrepreneurs from the state.
Creating Thousands Of Jobs
Mr Arkwright and Governor Ayade proceeded to the garment factory site alongside his entourage to access the level of work done.
Encouraged by the level of work done by the contractors, the High Commissioner promised to bring in British expertise that would help realise the goals of the project to develop skills and vocations which would in turn, improve business opportunities in Cross River State.
Governor Ayade, in his response, expressed gratitude towards the partnership which for him, would be a dream come true.
The Governor added that the partnership between the two countries would translate into creating thousands of jobs for the unemployed youths in the state.
He said that the State would commission the project on April 1.
