The Abia State government under the able leadership of Governor Okezie Victor Ikpeazu has taken another bold step having accepted to host the CBN – EDC program for the entire Eastern States namely Enugu, Eboyin, Anambra and Imo State respectively.
Speaking at the first official meeting held in CBN complex Abujayesterday, the deputy director of development finance, Mr Akintunde A. Sowunmi commended Abia State government for accepting to partner with CBN in hosting the EDC program saying that it practically showed, the level of commitment by the Dr Okezie Victor Ikpeazu administration in the area of job creation in the geo political zone.
Mr. Akintunde stressed the need to engage participants of the EDC program into gainful start up projects, in line with what they have learnt.
Sequel to the adopted workplan by CBN, implementing agency and host state Abia, it is expected that the south east CBN – EDC program will flag off on or before the end of March 2016 Responding, the chairman of Abia State Technical Board Barr. Nkire said the governor Dr Ikpeazu and indeed the state are grateful for the opportunity given to Abia State to host the program promising, that they will do all it takes to drive the EDC program in the south east.
Present in the meeting were, the CBN deputy director of development finance Mr Akintunde A. Sowunmi, the CBN crew, Chairman Implimenting Agency Mr Osita Aniemeka, Barr. Theo Nkire Chairman ASMDTIPS, Adanma Ogumka Executive Secretary ASMDTIPS Obinna Oriaku Hon Commissioner for Finance Mrs Nenne Permanent Secretary Women Affairs Mr Bernard Permanent Secretary Finance Mr Austin Ogumka Director Admin Mr Chigoziri Chigbu Director Communication Barr. Chikodi Okeorji Legal Adviser ASMDTIPS .
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