The Minister believed that local firms in the country have the manpower, state-of-the-art equipment for production that can restore the nation’s dwindling currency, stressing that all that is needed is to explore the opportunities. Adamu stated this in Port Harcourt yesterday, during a facility tour of the Solewant Group of companies for a possible partnership for availability of sufficient and clean water for the citizens. Represented by the Director of the Ministry, Ayok Idi- Nsa, the minister disclosed that the ministry has been expecting quality water production for long but expressed delight that the firm was able to deliver quality pipes for water facilities in the industry. He said the firm has been collaborating with its international equipment-manufacturing partners from Canada, Netherlands and China to achieve the feat. He cited low patronage, costs, funds as part of its challenges, noting that the company has already invested more than $50 million and still plans to inject additional $150m to its production businesses.

Source: The Guardian September 24, 2021 04:30 UTC