Sokoto government’s plan to revitalise its leather industry received a
\nboost Monday when a team from the United Nations Industrial Development
\nOrganisation (UNIDO) began a seven day assessment visit to the state.<\/p>\n
The team, under the organisation’s Investment\/Technology Promotion Office,
\nwill meet with stakeholders and other experts to map out strategies on how
\nbest to produce, package and market Sokoto leather works for export.<\/p>\n
Receiving the delegation in Sokoto, Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal said his
\nadministration is determined lay solid structures for the industrial
\ndevelopment of the state.<\/p>\n
“Sokoto leather is one of the best in the world. We are determined to
\nproperly nurture the sector to ensure our people benefit from it. Your
\ncoming here demonstrates our commitment to this objective. Be assured that
\nwe will do our bit to ensure the desired objective is achieved,” he said.<\/p>\n
In her remarks, Head of UNIDO Nigeria Office, Mrs Adebisi Folashade, said
\nthe visit was part of measures to concretise previous agreements signed by
\nher office and the Sokoto government.<\/p>\n
She said during the visit, all stakeholders will make input to the
\ncommittee for further action.<\/p>\n
“At the end of this visit, a working document will be prepared for
\npresentation to investors and other interest groups,” she added.<\/p>\n
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\nGovernor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal (second from right), showcasing one of the
\nleather works produced in Sokoto to the UNIDO team.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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