Description
Sokoto State, situated in north-west Nigeria, has the natural minerals required for glass production in commercial quantities and investors are welcome to consider the opportunities available.
Silica sand, used for the production of glass, is found in the Tambuwal, Gudu, Sabon-Birni and Isa Local Government Areas of the state. As part of its commitment to boost the economy of the region, the Sokoto State Government is inviting local and foreign investors to establish and operate glass production facilities in the state.
Incentives
The Sokoto State Government has put in place a package of incentives to attract genuine investors to the state. These incentives are designed to promote investment, employment, sourcing of local raw materials and various other vital issues pertaining to the setting up of an industry. The incentives are as follows:
i) Provision of adequate industrial infrastructure, such as access roads, electricity, water and telecommunications facilities within the industrial layout.
ii) Easy land acquisition within the industrial layouts and estates
iii) Easy access to available collated information on raw materials endowments in various parts of the state
iv) Equity participation through the investment agencies
v) Assistance towards obtaining permits and licenses from Federal Government Agencies
vi) Granting of loans or facilities for the setting up of small and medium industries
vii) Tax holiday for a number of years
For more information on this and other opportunities in Sokoto State's industrial manufacturing sector contact Dr Buhari Bello Kware of the Sokoto Investment Promotion Committee at invest.showcase.comm.sokoto@live.com
