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Abubakar has unveiled a fast-food restaurant.
The former vice president tweeted about his
first Chicken Cottage outlet on Saturday evening, saying he was excited and
promised to patronise local farmers to boost local agriculture earnings.
“Today, I am excited to open the first of many
Chicken Cottages,” Mr. Abubakar said. “Through these, we will get Nigerians
working, as well as empower local farmers from whom we will source our
supplies.”
The restaurant was opened at Jabi Lake Mall in
Abuja. He was accompanied by Ben Bruce, a media businessman and serving senator
from Bayelsa State.
The shop was opened after the politician got
the Nigerian franchise of the United Kingdom restaurant chain, Chicken Cottage.
A Malaysian investment group purchased the
company, which was opened in 1994, a few years ago., consequently expanding
it’s operation to more than a dozen countries.
Its arrival in Nigeria signals its first outlet
in sub-Saharan Africa.
Mr. Abubakar is running for Nigerian president
in 2019.
The opening of a fast-food restaurant marks the latest
investment decision by Mr. Abubakar, who is expected to run on his pro-business
credentials.
He has existing investments in education, agriculture, media,
transportation and logistics.
- Premium Times
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