Governor: “Made in Nile River” Forum a Launchpad for Industrial Growth

The Governor of Nile River State, Dr. Mohamed Al-Badawi Abdel-Majid Abu Qurun, affirmed that the “Made in Nile River” Forum represents a genuine launching point for the state’s industrial sector. He directed authorities to focus on industries that offer strong economic returns and meet the aspirations of the state and its people.

Addressing the first meeting of the Higher Committee for organizing the forum at the General Secretariat of the Government in Al-Damer, the governor noted that the past period witnessed significant industrial progress, marked by the establishment of more than 140 factories in Al-Damer locality. He revealed that several business groups are preparing to invest in the state’s industrial sector, including the Al-Nafeedi Group, which plans to establish around eight factories focusing on manufacturing and processing industries.

The governor also announced plans to expand into the production of agricultural inputs such as fertilizers, as well as pharmaceuticals and medical equipment. He praised the efforts of the State Ministry of Investment in driving industrial growth and encouraging investors.

For his part, Minister of Investment, Industry, Mining, Quarries, and Tourism, Othman Abdel-Rahim Amara, reviewed the forum’s objectives and the future vision for developing the industrial sector amid the significant flow of investments, particularly in industrial ventures.

Deputy Governor and Minister of Culture, Information, and Communications, Mustafa Mohamed Othman Al-Sharif — who also chairs the forum’s Higher Committee — stressed that the forum showcases the state’s vast potential and resources. He affirmed it will serve as a platform to promote Nile River State’s distinctive industrial investment opportunities.

Committee members underscored the importance of holding the forum as a symbolic and strategic event for the state. They called for highlighting each locality’s unique resources, involving youth and women’s production projects, and focusing on small-scale and craft industries. The members also urged greater corporate social responsibility among factories and industrial entities, emphasizing the role of the media in spotlighting the state’s investment momentum and identifying priority industries that contribute to development and human advancement.