Ime Akpan
Traditional rulers in Eket and Onna local government areas of Akwa Ibom State have praised Turkish investors in Jubilee Syringe Manufacturing Company (JSM) and charged them not to compromise standard.
The Paramount Ruler of Eket, Obong E.C.D. Abia, and his Onna counterpart, Edidem Raymond Timothy Inyang, gave the charge during a courtesy visit to the factory in Awa in Onna local government area.
They thanked the Turks for investing in the company which has production capacity of 400 million syringes yearly.
He said JSM which has its products in virtually all the hospitals and pharmacies had so far created jobs for more than 200 persons.
“We want to encourage the management not to compromise their standard no matter the situation and pressure. We should be able to compete with the very best in the world in terms of quality, and this is what Jubilee Syringe has provided; the best quality,” he said.
He expressed delight that syringe which is one of the major health consumables is produced in Akwa Ibom State stressing that the firm has not only assumed the status of the biggest and leading producer of syringes in Africa, but placed Akwa Ibom State and its people on the map of the world.
Besides, he said the state governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, had transformed Akwa Ibom into industrial hub in Africa.
“Today our youth are trained professionals in syringe production. The Turkish investors are not only training our youths, they are transferring technology to us. Nigerians, especially those from Akwa Ibom State are the ones manning the equipment. This is thrilling to know, and this is what effective leadership entails.
“On our part as traditional institution, we will support the state government in providing a conducive and friendly environment for companies to operate successfully.”
Abia, advised the employees especially, indigenes of the state to be hardworking, committed and be of good conduct, and also uphold the standards set by the management.
He advised against unnecessary demands from the people of the community and called on the host communities to shun any form of riot and protests against the management saying the future of the company belongs to the people of the state.
Responding, the chairman and chief executive of JSM, Mr. Emir Kayalioglu and the managing director, Mr. Zubeyir Gulabi, thanked the traditional rulers for the visit.
Jubilee Syringe is the largest and leading syringe company in Africa. With production capacity of 400 million syringes yearly, it now has its products in virtually all the hospitals and pharmacies in Nigeria.
