Abia State Government Wednesday, signed a partnership agreement with two oil firms to build a Modular Refinery in the state’s oil producing Owaza community of Ukwa West Council Areas, Vanguard reports.

The refinery, when completed, would help in the development of the oil producing community and provide jobs to the people. The partnership is between the Abia Government, AG Goldtrust Ltd and Whitepage International Concept Ltd.

Speaking at the ceremony, the Secretary to Abia State Government, SSG, Dr. Eme Okoro commended the two firms for their decision to come to Abia to invest and urged them to show genuine commitment just as he assured them of all the necessary cooperation from the government.

Â