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Ebonyi State Government has sought   partnership with   a   Chinese   firm,   CAMC Engineering Company Ltd, in the area of power, agriculture, mining, manufacturing   and health.

Governor David Umahi, while receiving a delegation from UNIDO and CAMCE at   the Governor’s Lodge   in Abakaliki on Wednesday, said “On the issue of power, hospital, mining, agriculture, industry, we are very much interested.”

He specifically told the   officials of the Chinese company led by the Director-General, Yu   Tao, that   his administration would be highly delighted if they could build a 10MW solar plant in the state.