Ebonyi To partner Indian Government To Establish Electric Cars Assembly Plant
By Joyce Aroh Abakaliki
Ebonyi State government on Wednesday is set to partner with the Indian government to establish an Electric Automobile Assembly plant in the state.
Governor Umahi during a courtesy visit to the Indian High Commission Mr Abhay Thakur in Abuja noted that Electric Mode Automobile is not only a technology of tomorrow but a technology that cuts cost.
Umahi further revealed that his key interest in the partnership includes importation of the sample electric-powered Tricycles, Buses, Motorcycles and Cars while the establishment of an assembly plant for the same will follow.
The Governor, according to a statement by his Special Assistant on Media, Francis Nwaze was there to seek for partnership on importation and establishment of an assembling plant of Electric Mode Automobiles.
The governor enumerated other areas which he equally wants partnership which include, Agriculture with Poultry, piggery and food processing equipment top on his request.
He also solicited for partnership in the area of hospital management of the brand new State University Teaching Hospital which is presently under speedy construction.
Governor Umahi who described the hospital as ‘a centre of excellence’ noted that his interest in establishing the hospital is not on making money with the hospital but for the betterment of the State and the country in general.
He also called on the international communities and other well-meaning Nigerians to partner with Ebonyi state in establishing industries, factories and other businesses while assuring them of the readiness of Ebonyi State to provide conducive environment and incentives to make their establishments thrive.
The High Commissioner, Mr Abhay Thakur who expressing excitement with the governor’s visit and presentation while assured him of his readiness of the Government of India to partner with the state.
