Gov. Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom on Wednesday inaugurated a Coconut Refinery in Mkpat-Enin in continuation of activities to mark his second year in office.

Emmanuel who performed the exercise at the Ikot Abasi/Mkpat Enin/Eastern Obolo axis of the state, said that coconut was created by God with over 360 uses.

The governor, who projected 18 months for the completion of the refinery, promised to bring in more foreign investors who had declared interest in the project.

He lamented that some youths were out to frustrate the efforts of his administration and warned that those who destroyed the seedlings at the coconut plantation would be arrested and prosecuted.

The governor urged village heads to caution their youths to cooperate and protect government investments in their domains rather than engaging in acts of sabotage and vandalism.
He warned that government would not hesitate to withdraw certificates of village and clan heads whose subjects stalled government development projects.
The Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Mr Uduak Udoinyang, said he was excited because Gov. Emmanuel had fulfilled his promise in line with his five-point agenda.
Onur Kumral, the Contractor handling the refinery, said that oil from coconut was more expensive than crude oil and assured that the project would be completed on schedule.
The state House of Assembly member for Ikot Abasi/Eastern Obolo Consituency, Mr Uduak Ududoh who spoke for the community, commended the governor for keeping to his electoral promises of providing employment opportunities to indigenes of the area.In a goodwill message, Mr Otobong Ndem, representing Mkpat Enin in the House of Assembly, said the governor had shown commitment to develop the area and thanked him for the newly constructed roads.
more at http://www.akelicious.com/2017/05/gov-udom-emmanuel-inaugurates-coconut.html

Completion is necessary.. to avoid the story.. coconut oil is good apart from been edible is also good for olosho hairs

Its well

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Why would sound youths destroy the coconut seedlings? What kind of people do we even have in this country? Coconut oil is so expensive and can serve a lot of purpose, from cooking oil to hair treatment, good for skin and even the chaff of the coconut can serve as baking flour or made as eba for keto fans. Not bad

BoleynDynaSTY:
Why would sound youths destroy the coconut seedlings? What kind of people do we even have in this country? Coconut oil is so expensive and can serve a lot of purpose, from cooking oil to hair treatment, good for skin and even the chaff of the coconut can serve as baking flour or made as eba for keto fans. Not bad

Those youths are not in the right frame of mind, probably offered pittance by rival Politicians to cause the destruction.

BoleynDynaSTY:
Why would sound youths destroy the coconut seedlings? What kind of people do we even have in this country? Coconut oil is so expensive and can serve a lot of purpose, from cooking oil to hair treatment, good for skin and even the chaff of the coconut can serve as baking flour or made as eba for keto fans. Not bad

That's my best food. Ofe Nsala and Nri Ji.

Love hearing good news of Nigeria grogressing

Onur Kumral, the Contractor handling the refinery, said that oil from coconut was more expensive than crude oil and assured that the project would be completed on schedule.

Man that's something. More expensive than crude. Anyway there's more commissioning this week. All this is just for 2 years in office celebration.

Pavore9:


Those youths are not in the right frame of mind, probably offered pittance by rival Politicians to cause the destruction.

I would have to think so. Why should anyone feel need to destroy these plants. I assume the state government already either paid for land or talk to community about it before acquiring.