Abia-based Steel Firm Cries Out Over Labour Shortage

Managing director of Inner Galaxy Steel Company Ltd, Owaza, Lin Shanbiao has said the company is facing labour shortage, encouraging Abia State youths to apply for engagement.

Shanbiao stated this when he led the management team of the Ukwa West local government-based company on a courtesy visit to the governor, Alex Otti in the capital, Umuahia.

He said the company, which is made up of four conglomerates, is into iron rod production, trailer body parts assembly, automobile battery production, and plastic bottle recycling.

“We’re here to intimate Your Excellency, about our business activities in the state and to explore how to partner in many ways with your administration,” he explained.

Responding, Otti said his policies are geared towards supporting and attracting business Investments in the state to create employment and improve the revenue base.

“It is our policy to support industry.Some of the things we are doing are geared towards supporting existing industries and attracting new ones.”

the governor further noted.

“We have just set up the state Industrial Innovation Park, Owaza, where you are. If there are some collaborations, we will tell the park managing director to engage with you.”

He charged the company on fair labour practices to attract the support of the administration and allayed its fear of possible clampdown over non-provision of conducive working environment.