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Kogi Governor Ododo outlines West African trade hub ambitions

Kogi State Ahmed Usman Ododo ECOWAS Ajaokuta Free Trade Zone West African trade

Kogi State Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has announced plans to transform the state into a major West African hub for international trade, industrial production, and agro-processing. Speaking at an ECOWAS Trade Liberalisation Scheme workshop in Lokoja, Ododo cited the state’s strategic location at the confluence of the Niger and Benue rivers, along with its mineral deposits and agricultural resources, as key drivers for this development.

To support these goals, the governor unveiled several strategic initiatives, including the proposed Ajaokuta Free Trade Zone, an Agro-Processing Zone, and the development of the Kogi International Airport. These projects are intended to attract foreign investment and connect local businesses to regional markets in cities such as Accra, Abidjan, Lomé, and Cotonou.

Additionally, four special advisers to the governor recently conducted a grassroots intervention in Lokoja, distributing 10 million Naira to 1,000 residents to provide relief from economic hardship.

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Abuja · ActionAid Nigeria · Ahmed Usman Ododo · Ajaokuta Free Trade Zone · Andrew Mamedu · Bernard Doro · ECOWAS Commission · Federal Government of Nigeria · Kogi State

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