Anosike Promises Micro-finance Bank, Three Industries Yearly in Abia
Boniface Okoro in Umuahia The 2027 governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abia State, Dr. Kelechi Anosike, said he planned to establish a micro-finance bank to improve the
Dr. Kelechi Anosike, the 2027 PDP gubernatorial candidate of Abia State, pledged to establish a micro-finance bank and three new industries annually during a meeting with members of the Old Bende Progressive Union in Aba. The prospective bank, headquartered in Aba, will provide interest-free loans to traders, artisans, and entrepreneurs to stimulate economic activities and improve the welfare of Abians.
Anosike, a strong advocate for welfare, emphasized that beneficiaries only need to be endorsed by their respective unions to access loans. Additionally, he announced the creation of an agency, Abia Labour Global Opportunities, aimed at connecting young graduates to job opportunities abroad. Anosike also outlined an agriculture plan called Operation Feed Abia, which would subsidize healthcare costs by 60% and boost food production to alleviate the state's suffering caused by the previous administration's neglect.
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