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The Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, on Tuesday flagged off the construction of the Nortra Tractor Assembly Plant and Service Centre, a major investment by ODK Group of Denmark, in Enugu city.
Same day, the Governor also commissioned the New-Watson Doors Industry, established by a Chinese firm in Nachi, Enugu State.
Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Nortra Tractors Plant and Service Centre, Governor Mbah stressed the significance of this development in achieving his administration’s goal of growing the state’s economy from $4.4 billion to $30 billion.
He said, “This is not just a symbolic act; it is a concrete step toward realizing our dream of having at least 1,000 tractors in Enugu State by next year,” Mbah stated.
Mbah noted that Enugu is positioning itself as a premier destination for investors, but this will only happen by creating an enabling environment.
The Governor revealed that his administration has placed an order for 1,000 tractors, but only 200 will be imported fully assembled, adding that the remaining 800 will be assembled in Enugu, which will stimulate the economy and create employment.
He pledged to support genuine investors who are committed to partnering with the state in its ambitious economic goals, saying, “We will continue to provide the basic amenities, infrastructure, and security needed for investments to thrive.”
Also speaking, the Commissioner for Trade, Investment, and Industry, Adaora Chukwu, highlighted that this was ODK Group’s first investment in Africa.
She praised the group’s expertise in manufacturing agricultural machinery, noting that this would significantly boost agricultural production in the state.
On his part, the Commissioner for Agriculture and Agro-Industrialisation, Patrick Ubru, also described the project as a significant step forward for agriculture in Enugu.
Meanwhile, ODK Group Denmark’s CEO, Mr. Morten Anderson, and Nortra Tractors’ Managing Director, Mr. Philip Njoku, explained that Enugu was selected as their entry point into Africa due to the state’s innovation and growth in various sectors.
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