Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Saturday opened a Chicken Cottage outlet owned by him in Abuja.
He promised to open more of such outlets in strategically important locations in Nigeria.
“Our target is to have at least one chicken cottage restaurant in every state in Nigeria.
“Ultimately, we intend to develop Chicken Cottage Nigeria as the regional hub for all operations in Sub-Saharan Africa.
“Towards this end, I have given approval to the management to commence talks with Chicken Cottage International.”
Today, I am excited to open the first of many Chicken Cottages. Through these, we will get Nigerians working, as well as empower local farmers from whom we will source our supplies. pic.twitter.com/UdpVg33F5i
— Atiku Abubakar (@atiku) December 16, 2017
Atiku expressed optimism that establishment of the cottage outlets in states would help reduce unemployment in the country.
“You can be sure that having at least one Chicken Cottage in every state will help get Nigerians working again.
“We will provide gainful employment to thousands of Nigerians who would be earning living wages which in turn contributes to reducing unemployment in Nigeria.”
He said that Chicken Cottage would also contribute to the patronage of local farmers as the main raw materials for the products would be sourced locally.
This according to him includes agricultural produce such as chicken, vegetables, potato and rice.
“My ultimate joy will be to patronise our local farmers and see them have their produce bought and used here in Nigeria and Africa, thereby empowering them.
“Furthermore, the multiplier benefits of this enterprise would extend to transporters, beverage suppliers, appliance manufacturers, artisans, furniture makers,” he added.
Among those present at the opening was Senator Ben Murray Bruce.
