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By Patricia Amogu
A real estate development firm, Ama-Davids Nigeria Limited, has announced plans to collaborate with its partners and the Nasarawa State Government to develop a commercial city in Karshi.
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the firm, Mr Ibrahim Arasah, made this known during a series of courtesy visits to top government officials in the state.
Arasah stated that the commercial city project would create employment opportunities, attract foreign investment, foster a business-friendly environment, and enhance the well-being of the people.
“We commend the great work being done by the Nasarawa State Governor, Engr. Abdullahi Sule, particularly in infrastructural development, political stability, and security.
“Ama-Davids Nigeria Limited is deeply committed to improving the well-being of the people, and our projects are designed with this in mind.
“Our initiatives, including the Karshi Central Market, which is currently under consideration by the governor, as well as the automobile city project, have been carefully planned to be people-centric.
“All our projects are aimed at enhancing the lives of the people and ensuring sustainability beyond our generation.
“The Commercial City Standard Market will be the first of its kind in Africa. It will be an expansive business hub, integrating various sectors such as agro-markets, fashion and textiles, furniture showrooms, media, and many other enterprises.
“For over 32 years, we have been active in this field. As knowledge expands and technology evolves, we are continuously enhancing our expertise and development strategies to align with global standards and the 21st-century needs of our people,” he said.
Amb. David Oladeinde, CEO of Diamond House 67 Concept, called Nasarawa State the future of Nigeria, citing its vast mineral resources and immense potential.
“Nasarawa State stands out in many ways, perhaps due to its international exposure.
“The Governor is making significant progress across multiple sectors, and I believe the Nasarawa State of today is vastly different from the past. He is actively improving road infrastructure, security, and overall development.
“Nasarawa State is the future of Nigeria. It has the largest deposits of solid minerals in the country.
“Nigeria has yet to tap even 10 per cent of its solid mineral resources. We have focused too much on oil and gas, yet this year, we have the potential to generate billions of dollars from other resources.
“This project will not only transform Nasarawa State but also have a far-reaching impact at the federal and state levels, as well as across the West African sub-region”.
Dr Victor Abidoye, Chairman and CEO of Vikolu Universal Concept Limited, one of the project’s financiers, remarked that initiatives such as the commercial city project would unlock vast opportunities for Nigeria and Africa as a whole.
According to him, these developments would empower young people to overcome poverty and help reduce the housing deficit in the country.
He urged the government to support the project to provide entrepreneurs in the state with a conducive space to operate.
“A new urban centre is what we are building, and we hope the state government will give us the necessary support,” he added.
In response, Mr Abdullahi Salihu-Ari, Vice President of Strategy and Innovation at the Nasarawa Investment and Development Agency (NASIDA), commended the project partners for their efforts and their belief in the state’s potential.
“We recognise that there are 36 states in the country, and these projects could have been taken elsewhere,” he said.
Senior Analyst at NASIDA, Mr Imam Rabiu, stated that the agency was making every effort to ensure the project becomes a reality.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Ama-Davids Nigeria Limited is the proponent of the Karshi Central Market/Commercial City, the Automobile City, the Million House Project, and the Karshi Century Park. (NAN)
Edited by Emmanuel Yashim
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