By Emmanuel Okonkwo
Anambra state Governor, Chief Willie Obiano has commended the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, MAN, Anambra, Enugu, and Ebonyi states branch on its contributions in strengthening the IGR and creation of employment opportunities in the Southeast zone.
The Governor who was represented by his Deputy, Dr Nkem Okeke gave the commendation during the thirty-third annual general meeting of Anambra, Enugu, and Ebonyi states branch of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria in Enugu state.
In his address, the Branch Chairman of the association, Sir Chuzi Igweobi who spoke through the Deputy, Lady Ada Chukwudozie explained that MAN will continue to work closely with the government towards providing favourable and conducive manufacturing atmosphere for all genuine manufacturers towards massive industrialization and globalization of the Southeast states.
Sir Igweobi listed epileptic power supply and double taxation as some of the major challenges facing manufacturers in Southeast zone and Nigeria in general, and asked government at all levels to address them for rapid growth of the country’s economy.
The association also during the event presented awards to some of its members.