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FG to carryout industrialisation programmes as well as diversify Niger Delta economy

The Federal Government has said it has resolved to go on with the Economic Diversification and Industrialisation Programmes for the Niger Delta Region.

Receiving the Presidential Economic team for the Niger Delta, Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Pastor Usani Uguru Usani, said the Government has genuine plans to develop the Niger Delta Region.

He added that this administration will not be deceptive in its programmes, emphasizing that it will sustain the economy by engaging more people in the presidential initiative.

“Given the global situation and the peculiarity of the Niger Delta Region, whatever an investor is trying to do, we want it to be endorsed by the communities”.

Pastor Usani urged the people to focus on the current administration’s commitment to genuinely diversify the region’s economy, for industrial development.

The Minister applauded the Delta State Government for hosting the Presidential Economy Diversification and Industrialisation Programme adding that the aim was to create jobs that will boost the economy of the region.

The Governor of Delta State, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr Festus Agas, said the initiative was encouraging because it tallied with efforts made to assist the State and people from sole dependence on oil.

“The revamping of the projects will be a great relief to us, as it will enhance our wellbeing, generate businesses and wealth in a sustainable manner, strengthen industrialization efforts and create employment, thereby reducing reliance of the economy on oil”.

He also mentioned that the State has established the Delta State Investment Development Agency, to regulate, administer investments and guarantee smooth experience for investors.

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