AGS NEWS – The Federal Government is set to create around 40,000 jobs through the Abuja Industrial Park, which is expected to boost Nigeria’s economy.

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mr. Nyesom Wike, announced this during his visit to the park, developed by the Zeberced Group, at the Idu Industrial Zone in Abuja.

Wike, impressed by the progress of the park, promised to brief President Bola Tinubu.

He described the project as unprecedented in Nigeria and expressed confidence in its potential to drive economic growth and provide employment for the youth in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

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The park, approved as a Free Zone, is expected to attract businesses due to its stable power supply.

Wike praised the Zeberced Group for their dedication to completing the project and expanding the access road, which is anticipated to further develop the Idu District.

Zeberced Group’s Managing Director, Mr. Adil Kurt, highlighted that the park, spanning 250 hectares and featuring 208 workshops, supports small and medium-scale industries.

Current productions at the park include precast concrete, plastic, and polypropylene pipes, along with sandwich insulation roofing sheets.

Wike assured residents of continued government support, adequate security, and encouraged more investments in local production.