Bata Back in Nigeria, Builds $1m Plant in Abuja
Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission
Bata Back in Nigeria, Builds $1m Plant in Abuja
Stakeholders of Bata shoe accessories have launched a $1m fund for the building of an Abuja factory to tackle shoe importation problem in the country.
Mr Tobe Eze who spoke on behalf of the stakeholders said Bata is a company which was involved in the manufacturing of shoe accessories in the 60s and 70s but left the country in the 80s due to change of policies.
While speaking to journalists at the company’s outlet in Abuja, Tobe stated that the company will employ 128 youths in the Abuja plant, adding that that six were already undergoing training.
“We are part of the business owners that brought Bata back to Nigeria; Bata was in the country from the 60s but left around the 80s; for now, we are proud to be associated with this brand and we just opened a shop in Abuja.