Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, has declared Akwa Ibom State as one of the forward-looking investment hubs in the country.
Osinbajo made the declaration during the inauguration of Kings Flour mill at Onna as part of programs to mark the 32nd anniversary of the State’s creation.
The Vice President observed that in September 2017 he was in the state to commission the Jubilee Syringe factory, Metering Solution plant and some upgraded health facilities and this year he is back to commission more.
He congratulated Governor Udom Emmanuel and the people of Akwa Ibom State on the anniversary and the congenial atmosphere provided for business to thrive.
Earlier, Governor Emmanuel said that the factory produces 500 metric tons of flour daily.
According to him, Kings flour mill is one of the best flour millers in Europe and applauded the investors for hearkening to the appeal to come and invest in the state.