By Taiye Bayode
In line with the State Government policy of growing the economy and improving on the revenue base of Kogi State, the Chamber of Commerce Industry, Mines and Agriculture (KOCIMA) has explored collaborative initiative with the state Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
During a courtesy visit to the State Commissioner of Commerce and Industry, Hon. Muhammed Muktar in Lokoja, the Director General KOCIMA, Mr. Samuel Eneojo said the Agency is geared up towards contributing to the growth of the State Economy.
As indigenes he said "its only fair that we make our contribution to enable the state grow. The Ododo's administration is on the look out in ensuring everyone is productive & we cannot be left out"
He explained that the geographical location of the State is an advantage to harness in order to grow the economy and boost the avenue of the State.
The state should take advantage of labelling and exporting its products to States around it, he said.
According to him, "Kogi has comparative advantage in Agriculture and should leveraged on by taking charge of the Agricultural products because whenever it gets to other states, they get repackaged & bagged as their states products."
Responding, the Commissioner of Commerce and Industry, Hon. Muhammed Muktar Shuaibu stated that the brilliant ideas that Kogi has lost in the past, have to be fully recovered in line with the vision of the Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo.
Kogi he said would restore all the lost potentials and KOCCIMA would play unique role in the restoration process, adding that the Ministry would continue to recognize every Agency mandated to promote specific areas in Commerce & Industry in the State.
Also speaking, Ex-President, KOCCIMA, Chief Joe Elebeyo said the State revenue potentials are enormous, saying that the Confluence Beach is an initiative that should not be abandoned, as it has the power to generate revenue for the state, especially during the Trade Fairs.
He explained that the export hub potential of the inland waterways in Lokoja is fully untapped, and required urgent attention.
Mr. Elebeyo appealed that all the 21 LGA's be mandated to participate in any Trade Fair organized by KOCCIMA or other organization, so as to showcase and market the state's potentials.
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