… As Govt promises 24hrs power to boost investment
By Iheanyi Enwerem
The Chief Executive Officer, CEO of Evergreen Morning Star Pharmaceutical Industry Ltd located at Ndiowerre village in Orlu Local Government Area of Imo State, Dr. Okechukwu Unogu has appealed to Imo State government under the able leadership of Senator Hope Uzodimma to come to their aid in the areas of providing power and good roads, which according to him pose serious challenges to their expansion programmes and general operations.
Dr. Unogu, a Pharmacist who made the plea, when the Deputy governor, Lady Chinyere Ekomaru visited the factory, stated that it was not easy for him to locate such a mega factory in Pharmaceuticals in Imo State, not to talk of taking it to Orlu adding that ” I am hoping that someday, my Orlu will stand tall in the annals of history as one of the greatest cities on earth”.
While assuring that the installations in the factory, which are still being beefed up periodically will make them to compete favourably with their counterparts in the world including SKG, May and Baker (M&B), and Fidson company, revealed that their products are presently being marketed in Chad, Mali and Niger, promising that his organization will maintain a closer working relationship with the government of Imo State.
Earlier in an address, the Chairman of the occasion Dr. Okafor Cyril had thanked the governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma for his quality leadership in Imo State, and Dr. Unogu for being patriotic enough as to site such a big project at Ndiowerre in Orlu LGA.
President of Pharmaceutical of Nigeria,Imo State branch, Dr. Norbert Ajaero, highlighted the contribution of the association in the development of the society,while calling on the government to provide more enabling environment for them to strive,” We are custodians of medicine, we play a pivotal role in economic growth of the State”.
The member representing Orsu State Constituency Hon. Uche Agabiga, during an interview with newsmen at the occasion revealed that Craneburg Construction Company is currently rehabilitating roads in Orlu,and also that by January 2025 Imo State will start enjoying steady power supply following the bill passed into law by FG for States to generate their power, adding that the Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma is at work in actualizing it.
Deputy Governor of Imo State who was represented by Hon. Emma Dike, SA to the Governor on Industry, poured encomiums on the CEO of Evergreen Morning Star Pharmaceutical company for investing in the State,as he reiterated that Government is desirous in creating enabling environment for investment to strive, as he assured the Chief Executive Officer that his factory will be the first to benefit from the 24hrs power supply,also that the road leading to the company will be constructed.
Other personalities present include, Hon. Friday Ibekwe, Orsu Solad, Mr. Eddy Olumba,(Mr. E), HRH Eze Godwin Awunonu, HRH Eze Michael Ezennaya, HRH Eze Henry Egwuatu, among others.