FG to revive Kano’s ailing industries

The Ministry of Industries, Trade and Investment, has commenced an assessment process of moribund industries in Kano state with a view to adopt measures that will ensure their revival for effective economic growth in the country.

This was disclosed by the Minister Trade and Investment, Mr Otumba Adeniyi, when he led a federal government delegation on a courtesy visit to the emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero in his palace.

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Represented by the ministry’s Director Planning, Alhaji Tijjani Babura, the minister also revealed that the government of President Muhammadu Buhari has commenced the process of reviving collapsed industries in the country, adding that, the process is aimed at additionally creating more employment and providing the nation with more sources of Internally Generated Revenue (IGR).

In his response the Emir of Kano state urged the team to speed up the processes as well as ensure effective implementation of the outcome of their assessment, saying “reviving Kano state economy is reviving West Africa’s economy.”