Ebonyi State Solicit Assistance From British Gov't On Water, Health 

The Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru has solicited the assistance of the British Government in the provision of some basic amenities that will improve the living standard of the people of the state.

Governor Nwifuru gave the indication while he received in audience, the British Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria, Gill Lever who paid him a courtesy call in his office at Abakaliki, the Ebonyi State capital.

He listed some areas of priority to include Water, Health, Power, Education and Agriculture.

A statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Dr Monday Uzor, quotes Governor Nwifuru as saying that his administration has made progress in the Ebonyi Pipe Production Company, Ebonyi State Fertilizer and Chemicals Company, Industrial Clusters as well as the Ebonyi State Hatchery, Nkaliki.

Nwifuru said: “we cultivate rice in large quantities. We seek your collaboration to enhance production for exportation.”

He further said: “Water and sanitation is another area we have made significant progress in our quest to increase provision and access to quality water supply in the rural and urban areas. We have revived Oferekpe water scheme, with the capacity to produce 100 million cubic litres of water on a daily basis.”

Governor Nwifuru commended the UK Foreign Office and other development partners, for their active support and commitment to Nigeria’s State development.

In his response, the British Deputy High Commissioner, Gill Lever, expressed satisfaction with the development going on in the state and pledged to assist, considering the long standing ties between the United Kingdom and Nigeria.