Anambra Govt, Firm Target 15,000 Jobs With Proposed Industrial City

Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has received the chairman of Zobis Cable Industries, John Ezeobi, on plans to establish the Zobis Industrial City, a multi-sector industrial and commercial development aimed at boosting manufacturing activities in the state.

The proposed project, located across Okoti, Odekpe, and Ogbaru local government areas of the state, is expected to house over 15 major industrial and commercial facilities.

They include cable manufacturing plants, copper production facilities, switchgear and PVC factories, a research and development institute, residential quarters, and integrated logistics infrastructure.

During the project presentation, Ezeobi said the industrial city was designed to support Nigeria’s drive for local production, reduce dependence on imports, and create employment opportunities for young Nigerians.

“This initiative is about strengthening Nigeria’s manufacturing base, promoting local content and positioning Anambra as a major industrial hub in West Africa,” Ezeobi said.

The project, covering about 94 hectares and with a built-up area exceeding 800,000 square metres, is expected to create over 15,000 direct jobs during its first phase, with construction scheduled for May 2025 to December 2028.

The Zobis Group said the development would also provide opportunities for innovation, research and industrial collaboration while supporting the state government’s economic development agenda.

The visit underscored the growing partnership between the Anambra State Government and investors in driving industrialization, infrastructure development and economic expansion.