Industrialisation: Buhari Lauds Iron Mining, Steel Development Projects in Kaduna
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed his excitement over the ongoing development of iron mining and steel processing capacity in Kaduna State through investments by African Natural Resources and Mines Limited.
Mr Buhari, who spoke during the virtual opening of the Fifth Kaduna Economic and Investment Summit on Monday, said the federal government would continue to support efforts to attract job-creating investments.
“We believe that much can be done at the sub-national level to drive human capital development and expand economic opportunity.
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“I note with delight the massive investments in infrastructure upgrade Kaduna State is executing through the urban renewal programmes in Kaduna, Kafanchan and Zaria.
“Given the track record since 2015, I have no doubt that the Kaduna State Government and its private sector partners will take full advantage of the economic windows that are being opened by Federal Government investments such as the Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano gas pipeline.
“The state government should afford full cooperation and support to cross-border federal projects such as the Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano pipeline and the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano Highway,” he added.
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