Kogi State has officially secured the Declaration License for the Ajaokuta Economic City Free Trade Zone, signaling the formal take-off of one of Nigeria’s strategic industrial corridors.
The commissioner for Information, Hon. Kingsley Fanwo disclosed this in a statement in Lokoja on Thursday citing the state’s intentional move to become the next home for Nigeria’s Free trade zone.
Truth Live News learnt that the license, issued by the Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA), is expected to attract significant investments and create thousands of jobs across the state, positioning Kogi for industrial growth and economic diversification.
According to Fanwo, the certificate was presented to Governor Ahmed Ododo at NEPZA Headquarters in Abuja, marking a historic milestone in Kogi’s economic transformation agenda.
The commissioner described the Ajaokuta Economic City Free Trade Zone as a major economic driver for the state, with potential to position Kogi as a key player in Nigeria’s industrial sector.
