₦airaland Forum

bewla:
long speech

It is a detailed summary of two days event

Nigeria took centre stage at the United Nations Headquarters in New York on Tuesday, November 24, when Delta State Governor, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, took the stand to deliver the Keynote Address of the 2015 Africa Industrialisation Day with the theme, “SMEs for Poverty Eradication and Job Creation for Women and Youth.” The Conference Room 7 of the UN headquarters was packed full, an indication of the interest which the international community attached to the subject of Africa’s industrialisati on. Okowa The elite gathering included Mr Mogens Lykketoft, President of the United Nations General Assembly, Tete Antonio, Permanent Observer of the African Union to the United Nations, Mr John Page, Senior Fellow, Global Economy and Development Programme, Brookings Institution, and Mr Vandi Chidi Minah, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Sierra Leone and the Chair of the Africa Group. In his opening remarks, Mr. Paul Maseli, Director and Representative of UNIDO, organisers of the event, did not mince words in assessing the current state of industrialisation in Africa. “After 25 years of celebrating Africa Industrialization Day,” he declared, “and two General Assembly- endorsed Decades of African Industrialization the picture is, unfortunately, all but encouraging. Africa remains the least industrialized continent. It also remains the poorest continent. “Many reasons have been given for this poor state of affair. They range from the externally imposed structural adjustment programme of the 1990s, to bad policy choices and over reliance on commodity exports. All these had particularly negative effects on technological accumulation, human capital development and manufacturing export performance.” He was emphatic that “fast-tracking industrialisation efforts in Africa in the post-2015 era is particularly imperative to create jobs for broad segments of the population. With almost 200 million people aged between 15 and 24, Africa has the youngest population in the world. And it keeps growing rapidly. If the present trend continues, the continent’s labour force will be 1 billion by 2040, making it the largest in the world, surpassing both China and India. If Africa misses this opportunity to industrialise and create sufficient employment opportunities to support decent living conditions it could present a significant risk and threat to social cohesion and political stability in the future.” In a joint statement read by Tete Antonio, the African Union (AU), United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) and United Nations Industrial Development Organization observed that “this year’s Africa Industrializati on Day theme, which is focused on the development of SMEs for Poverty Eradication and Job Creation for women and youth, denotes the importance of focusing on productive drivers of economic growth that ensure inclusive and sustainable development. SME development is among those key productive drivers. Empirical evidence shows that there is a positive correlation between a country’s overall level of income and the number of SMEs. Thus SME development with a special focus on women and youth remains a top priority for policy makers, development partners, the private sector as well as academia and NGOs in Africa’s quest to achieve sustainable development.” The three organisations reiterated their call for “inclusive and sustainable industrial development through SME development” through “renewed and more intensified actions, for decision- makers to define adequate policies and strategies for SME upgrading, human resources development, innovation and strengthening capacities of responsible institutions that could promote productive and job-rich SMEs development in the context of inclusive, sustainable and equitable economic growth that creates decent jobs with a special focus on women and youth in Africa.” Delivering the keynote address, Governor Okowa noted that the relatively impressive economic growth in African countries in recent years has not been accompanied by improved living conditions of the people. He argued that “Economic growth that does not result in job creation and poverty eradication is like building a house on sand. It can neither stand the test of time nor withstand the headwinds of adversity.” The challenge for African countries, Okowa pointed out, is to “take urgent and drastic measures to ensure their economies are made more resilient to external shocks and, more significantly, that the current growth momentum translates into economic transformation for the continent.” With Africa’s population set to double by 2050, “unlocking the economic potential of the continent lies squarely with the development of SMEs as vehicles of industrialisation and, by extension, poverty eradication,” the Governor declared. He argued that “the challenge is for African countries to adopt strategic and pragmatic approach to this vital sector of the economy. Economic and industrial policies must have clearly defined goals, the goals must be realistic, and they must contain monitoring and accountability mechanisms to facilitate effective implementation.” In formulating economic policies, Okowa cautioned that the “focus should be on what works, not ideological convictions.” He then proceeded to present his administration’s modest efforts to create wealth and provide jobs for women and youth. “Our strategic approach,” he said “is a comprehensive programme of youth training, development and empowerment in agricultural enterprises and vocational skills, microcredit to support small and medium scale enterprises, and the creation of a conducive business and investment environment. “Also we are undertaking concerted measures for the integration of agricultural and agro- industrial development based on our comparative-advantage commodities, particularly cassava, oil palm and aquaculture. Overall, we are responding to our social and economic development challenges through policy thrusts and programme priorities articulated in the S.M.A.R.T Agenda of our administration. The S.M.A.R.T Agenda embodies policy priorities for sustainable social and economic development through job and wealth creation, urban renewal, health and education reforms, agricultural reforms and development of agro-industries and accelerated industrialization, as well as peace building and security.” Governor canvassed the support of the international community for his administration’s Job and Wealth Creation Scheme. “In particular,” he said “we would leverage financing and technical assistance from international and global agencies, including the United Nations, to enhance performance and sustainability of our Job and Wealth Creation Scheme. In rounding up his address, the Governor posed three questions to the audience. “In the face of the funding and energy gaps can Africa really compete in a globalised world? What is the impact of globalisation and trade liberalisation on the emerging African economies and their capacities to truly industrialize? What new policies or strategies will Africa need to put in place to stimulate industrialization seeing that they are latecomers to the industrialisation process? While commending Governor Okowa’s admonition that the “focus should be on what works, not ideological convictions,” there was consensus among discussants that Africa’s potential to compete are hampered by infrastructure deficits, energy shortages, the high cost of credit and the political will to brave the odds. Ms. Aurelia Calabro, Unit Chief, Agro-Industries Technology Unit, UNIDO, called on African countries to emulate the example of Ethiopia, which she described as “the rising star of Africa.” Calabro informed the audience that Ethiopia has witnessed impressive industrializati on leading to 10% economic growth in the last five years despite its limited resources. The secrets of their success, she pointed out, lies in their investment in the leather works industry, which has become renowned all over the world. Other African countries, she explained, can learn from Ethiopia’s success story in the footwear manufacturing industry by zeroing in on areas where they enjoy comparative advantage. In addition, she stressed that Africa must urgently overcome the widespread problems of infrastructure, transportation, energy and education through massive investments in these sectors. Calabro, who has extensive experience in rural entrepreneurship development and relevant field experience in Africa, regretted that African countries don’t know how to promote themselves. “You have to brand your country,” she declared. “Ethiopia is, for instance, the motherland of coffee but nobody in the world knows that.” She advised African countries to identify their unique selling points and market it to the world to attract investments and boost their potentials for growth and industrialization. In responding to the questions posed by Governor Okowa, Ayodele Odusola, Chief Economist and Head, Regional Bureau for Africa, UNDP, insisted that SMEs in African countries face a comparative disadvantage and therefore cannot compete because of high cost of credit and energy shortages. Describing the operating environment in most African countries as “SME unfriendly,” Odusola complained that local enterprises spend about 20-30% of their capital sourcing for alternative source of energy. He was also of the opinion that Governments in the continent are not “getting their policies right” because instead of offering protection to local industries their policies are “focussed on giving multinationals high incentives.” Mr Odusola also condemned a situation where foreign businesses are allowed to operate in “areas where the locals have comparative advantage.”

Government Names Governing Councils for Polys, COEs, ICE *And DBS Board. Delta Governor, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa has approved the appointment the appointment of the Chairmen and members of the Governing councils Delta State Polytechnics, Colleges of Education, Institute of Continuing Education as well as Delta Broadcasting Service Boards. The reconstitution of the Governing Councils of the institutions is contained in a government announcement, signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Rt. Hon. Festus Ovie Agas said Dr Amos Ighorodje is to Chair the College of Education, Mosogar, Dr Festus Okubor chairs Delta State Polytechnic Ogwashi-Uku, Comrade Ovuozourie Macaulay chairs Delta State Polytechnic Otefe-Oghara, while Chief Emmanuel Onyeukwu chairs College of Education Agbor. The announce run also revealed that Barr. A.K. Asawota is to chair the College of Education, Warri and Chief Champion Kpateghe chairs Delta State Institute of Continuing Education, Asaba respectively while Mr Ifeanyi Michael Osuoza is to chair the Delta Broadcasting Service Board. See details below. COLLEGE OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION, MOSOGAR Dr Amos Ighorodje - Chairman Chief Cosmos Ighoraye - Member Mr. Americano Edon - Member Chief Mrs Mary Chidi - Member DELTA STATE POLYTECHNIC, OGWASHI-UKU Dr Festus Okubor - Chairman Mr Victor Asasa - Member Mr Henry Ofa - Member ENI Doris Mokobia - Member DELTA STATE POLYTECHNIC, OTEFE-OGHARA Comrade Ovuozourie Macaulay - Chairman Chief J.B. Oduma - Member Barr. Brave Enodeh -Member Chief Mrs Pat Ejeteh - Member COLLEGE OF EDUCTAION, AGBOR Chief Emmanuel Onyeukwu -Chairman Mr Idris Oyibo - Member Barr. R.B. Guanah - Member Mrs Patience Iyasere - Member COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, WARRI Barr. A.K. Asawota - Chairman Ms Pally Eghore - Member Ogbueshi Adizue Eluaka -Member Mrs Gbubemi Ikomi - Member DELTA STATE INSTITUTE OF CONTINUING EDUCATION, ASABA Chief Champion Kpateghe - Chairman Mr Stanley Odali - Member Mr Henry Ojalekele -Member Mrs Fanty G. Wariyai -Member DELTA BROADCASTING SERVICE, ASABA Mr Ifeanyi Michael Osuoza -Chairman Mr Denghan Macaulay - Member Hon. Mike Ogwah - Member Chief Mrs Esther Onokpasa - Member

tobillionaire:
Long hijab shld b disallowed... Are dy nt feeling heat sef

That is not the kind of long hijab day are using in the camp, that picture is a framework from hypocrite like you. on the issue of heat that is never your own business and it is not a force to put it on. #righttoreligionbelief.

JOB CREATION MEDIUM FOR GLOBAL STABILITY.— Okowa Delta State Governor, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa has called on the international community to partner with African nations on job and wealth creation “as a means to ensuring global peace and security.” Delivering the Keynote Address at the Africa Industrialization Day at the United Nations Office in New York today (November 24, 2015), Dr Okowa said beyond creating awareness of the challenges of industrialisation in Africa, the Forum should address the need for “firm commitments to strengthen partnerships that will drive industrialisation in Africa, create jobs and sustainable opportunities for youths, women and all people to enjoy better social and economic well-being." The Africa Industrialization Day is celebrated on November 20 every year under the auspices of the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) to mobilise the commitment of the international community to the industrialization of Africa. The theme for this year’s event was “SMEs for Poverty Eradication and Job Creation for Women and Youth.” At a symposium to mark the event, Governor Okowa commended “UNIDO’s passion and dedication to spurring Africa’s industrialization,” pointing out that the occasion “is a reminder to all of us, of the need to redirect Africa’s economic development position from being a global supplier of raw materials and primary commodities to one with progressive value addition through agro-processing, agro-industrial ization and beneficiation of solid minerals.” Noting that “SMEs are engines for cost-effective employment generation, social inclusion, equitable development and self-reliant industrialization using local raw materials,” the Governor lamented that they have not flourished in Africa due to “funding gaps, infrastructure deficit, energy problems and poor governance structures.” Dr. Okowa informed the gathering that Nigeria’s policies through successive administrations have revolved around the growth and development of SMEs as catalysts for economic development. According to him, “the Federal Government, through the Central Bank of Nigeria, Bank of Industry, and Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) are frantically taking measures to enhance the performance and growth of youth- and women- owned micro and small enterprises through a host of concessional financing initiatives spanning equity financing, debt financing, loan guarantees and grants. “In Delta State where I am Governor, we have developed a road map to engage our youths and women in productive enterprises and ensure inclusive growth. Our strategic approach is a comprehensive programme of youth training, development and empowerment in agricultural enterprises and vocational skills, micro-credit to support small and medium scale enterprises, and the creation of a conducive business and investment environment. Also we are undertaking concerted measures for the integration of agricultural and agro-industrial development based on our comparative-adv antage commodities, particularly cassava, oil palm and aquaculture.” He called for international support of the State’s Job and Wealth Creation Scheme, which is in its six months of operation. “In particular,” he said, “we would leverage financing and technical assistance from international and global agencies, including the United Nations, to enhance performance and sustainability of our Job and Wealth Creation Scheme.”

President Muhammadu Buhari will depart Abuja
on Sunday for Tehran to participate in the 3rd
Gas Exporting Countries’ Forum (GECF) opening
in the Iranian capital on Monday.
A statement issued by the Presidential
spokesman, Mr Femi Adesina, in Abuja on Friday
said that Buhari and other GECF leaders were
expected to review the current market outlook
on gas and discuss strategies for boosting gas
production.
Nigeria and other GECF members currently
account for 42 per cent of global gas production,
70 per cent of global gas reserves, 40 per cent
of pipeline transmission of gas and 65 per cent
of the global trade in Liquefied Natural Gas.
According to the release, Buhari will also to hold
bilateral talks with other participating Heads of
State and Government on the sidelines of the
summit and meet with Nigerians resident in Iran.
The President will be accompanied on the trip by
the Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Mr Geoffrey
Onyeama; Power, Works & Housing, Mr.
Babatunde Fashola; Minister of State for
Petroleum Resources, Mr Ibe Kachikwu and the
National Security Adviser, Maj.-Gen. Babagana
Monguno (rtd.).
He is due back in Abuja on Nov. 24.

GOV.OKOWA PROSPERITY SMART AGENDA
BRINGiNG POSITIVE CHANGE IN DELTA STATE-
WITH 300 MEGA WATTH SOLAR POWER
PLANT.LUXRA NIG LIMITED SIGNS MOU WITH
DELTA STATE GOVERNMENT.
To build 300 mega watth solar power plant.
Delta State Commissioner for Power and Energy,
Hon Newwood onbehalf of the state government
has signed a memorandum of Understanding with
Luxra Nig Limited.
Mr Dr-Dickson Aleroh (MChem MSci PhD) who is
the BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR, NIGERIA
spoke to newsmen shortly after the signing of
MOU at the ministry of Power and Energy.
According to him, Luxra Nig Limited will be
building 300 mega watts solar power plant in
Delta State, the memorandum is an agreement
between Luxra Nig Limited and Delta State
Government.
LUXRA NIG LIMITED is LED BY MICHEAL JUDGE,
(UK,MD/CEO LUXRA LIMITED , UK) AND ALBERT
KRAJEWSKI(BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
POLAND), Dr Dr-Dickson Aleroh (MChem MSci
PhD) BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR,
NIGERIA
Prosperity is blowing in delta state.More greater
things to come from our beloved Gov.Okowa.

donsteady:
And what about Eku osubi road?

The road is going to be completed also.

11.AM FRIDAY MORNING TRAGEDY AT ASABA.
Horrible Accident!!!
A fatal accident has just occurred on the benin/
asaba expressway.The accident that involved a
trailer, a fully loaded bus 16 seater and a delta
painted taxi happened at around the asaba
airport.
At the time of filling in this. report, the three
vehicles involved are all on fire,with all the
occupants trapped in the blaze.The death toll is
expected to be high.
As at 11.15 am ,no fire service or road satety
officials have reached the scene.Vehicular
movement on the busy expressway have come
to a halt.
.The mid morning crash at Asaba that left more
than a dozen people burnt beyond recognition
has set tongues wagging.Reports about the
possible cause of the fatal accident, suggest that
the fuel queues on the NNPC MEGA station
opposite the airport has lead to a traffic
gridlock.
In order to avoid the hold up,motorist coming
from Onitsha had to divert into the opposite
lane.Since there were no road signs nor road
safety officials, the oncoming Dangote
trailer,unaware of the ensuing commotion
ahead,rammed into an 18 seater hiace bus
loaded with commuters from the East,the impact
also affected a SEEFOR delta state govt hilux
van and an asaba city taxi.
The degree of the impact caused a sudden
explosion that sent flames in all direction.In the
ensuing inferno,all four vehicles and their
occupants were believe to have been consumed
by the raging fire.
A source however said ,the trailer motorboy and
an ooccupant of the taxi cab might have
miraculously eescaped.
At the time of filing this report, Road Safety
marshals were busy evacuating van loads of
bodies burnt beyond recognition to the Asaba
Federal Medical Centre mortuary.

Delta State Governor Sen Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur
Okowa declared state of emergency on road
construction as massive road rehabilitation,
upgrading and construction starts in the 25
local government areas as Hon. Commissioner
for Works inspect the level of work by
contractors handling the various contracts
across the state.
There were jubilation across warri and its environment when the announcement of demolition of the abandoned BRT LANE and expansion of the road to six lane.

Delta State Governor Sen Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa declared state of emergency on road construction as massive road rehabilitation, upgrading and construction starts in the 25 local government areas as Hon. Commissioner for Works inspect the level of work by contractors handling the various contracts across the state.

The governor is ready to face all challenges, compensation will be pay where necessary.

Prosperity for all Deltan

APC PLAN TO RIGGED ELECTION THROUGH TSA. Prof Jaga said “Electoral processes cannot be effective if an election management body is starved of funds and/or has to go cap-in-hand to an incumbent executive begging for funds before it can conduct an election. “The financial autonomy of INEC needs to be strengthened. It should continue to be on the first line charge and have all its funds released through the statutory transfer fund as appropriated by the National Assembly. “Subjecting an electoral commission to the so- called Single Treasury Account, I believe, is a recipe for disaster.” Source: Punch newspaper

CONSTRUCTION OF PALACE ROAD AND IKOKOGBE -IDUMU EZOMOR ROAD, OWA-OYIBU, IKA NORTH-EAST LGA BY THE GOV. OKOWA-LED GOVERNMENT OF DELTA STATE. INSET: L-R...ENGR. UDOBI, SITE ENGINEER, HON. COMMISSIONER FOR WORKS, CHIEF JAMES AUGOYE(M), AND PATRIOT DANTES ODOGWU (ON CAP), SSA, NEW MEDIA TO GOV. OKOWA AT THE PROJECT SITE, TODAY, WEDNESDAY, 18TH, NOVEMBER, 2015.

The government is working to make the place a safe place, so people should not worry. work is ongoing on the site of incident. Even though is a federal government task, GOVERNOR H.E SIAO, has send the team of competent personnel to the site.

BREAKING NEWS: DELTA GOVERNMENT APPROVES OVER N5 BILLION FOR ROAD CONSTRUCTION, CANCELS WARRI BRT PROJECT THE Delta State Executive Council has approved more than N5 billion for the construction of roads in the state. Briefing the press (18/11/15) on the outcome of the executive council meeting chaired by the state Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, the Commissioner for Works, Chief James Augoye disclosed that the EXCO also approved the dismantling of the Bus Rapid Transport (BRT) lane in Warri. Commissioner for Information, Mr Patrick Ukah moderated the Press briefing which also saw the Commissioners for Water Resources, Chief Fidelis Tilije; that of Transport, Mr Vincent Uduaghan, among others addressing the Press on the outcome of the meeting. According to Chief Augoye, the dualization of Sapele road from Amukpe roundabout would gulp the sum of N2.056 billion, while the dualization of Nnebisi Road to Cable Point, Asaba will cost N1.076 billion. Other roads projects are: Ozanogogo road phase II (N1.6999 billion); Ejiyeren/Akemu road (N169.2 million) and the main axial road, Okerenkoko (N121.3 million). He added that Kefas Road, Oleh and access road to Tankers Park, Warri have been completed while there are other roads being constructed in different parts of the state and the contractors handling the section A of Ughelli/Asaba road and the Okpanam road projects have been directed to return to site as the rains have stopped. Commissioner Augoye stated further that, the dismantling of the BRT lane in Warri was to ease congestion on the road and was in line with the yearnings of the people in Warri and Effurun vicinity, adding that the road was also approved for expansion. Chief Tilije during the briefing, said the executive council approved the Delta State Water and Sanitation policy to streamline all activities in the water sector and regulate government investment in the provision of portable water in the state. He also stated that the multi-billion naira Warri/ Effurun water project has been approved for concessioning to ensure that “portable water runs in homes,” while the Commissioner for Transport, said the executive council approved the operationalisation of the Delta State Traffic Management Authority Law to ensure that road users comply with road traffic rules. In line with the yearnings of the original owners of stores in Sapele market, the Commissioner for Information, Mr Ukah disclosed that the executive council approved that stores earlier allocated be revoked and money refunded to those who have paid while a more transparent and equitable distribution of the stores would be done with the original owners of stores getting priority treatment.

BREAKING NEWS: DELTA GOVERNMENT APPROVES OVER N5 BILLION FOR ROAD CONSTRUCTION, CANCELS WARRI BRT PROJECT THE Delta State Executive Council has approved more than N5 billion for the construction of roads in the state. Briefing the press (18/11/15) on the outcome of the executive council meeting chaired by the state Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, the Commissioner for Works, Chief James Augoye disclosed that the EXCO also approved the dismantling of the Bus Rapid Transport (BRT) lane in Warri. Commissioner for Information, Mr Patrick Ukah moderated the Press briefing which also saw the Commissioners for Water Resources, Chief Fidelis Tilije; that of Transport, Mr Vincent Uduaghan, among others addressing the Press on the outcome of the meeting. According to Chief Augoye, the dualization of Sapele road from Amukpe roundabout would gulp the sum of N2.056 billion, while the dualization of Nnebisi Road to Cable Point, Asaba will cost N1.076 billion. Other roads projects are: Ozanogogo road phase II (N1.6999 billion); Ejiyeren/Akemu road (N169.2 million) and the main axial road, Okerenkoko (N121.3 million). He added that Kefas Road, Oleh and access road to Tankers Park, Warri have been completed while there are other roads being constructed in different parts of the state and the contractors handling the section A of Ughelli/Asaba road and the Okpanam road projects have been directed to return to site as the rains have stopped. Commissioner Augoye stated further that, the dismantling of the BRT lane in Warri was to ease congestion on the road and was in line with the yearnings of the people in Warri and Effurun vicinity, adding that the road was also approved for expansion. Chief Tilije during the briefing, said the executive council approved the Delta State Water and Sanitation policy to streamline all activities in the water sector and regulate government investment in the provision of portable water in the state. He also stated that the multi-billion naira Warri/ Effurun water project has been approved for concessioning to ensure that “portable water runs in homes,” while the Commissioner for Transport, said the executive council approved the operationalisation of the Delta State Traffic Management Authority Law to ensure that road users comply with road traffic rules. In line with the yearnings of the original owners of stores in Sapele market, the Commissioner for Information, Mr Ukah disclosed that the executive council approved that stores earlier allocated be revoked and money refunded to those who have paid while a more transparent and equitable distribution of the stores would be done with the original owners of stores getting priority treatment.

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Okowa Insists on Multi-Product Economy

Delta State Governor, Sen. Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, has said that the diversification of the state’s economy from oil dependent to non-oil export, is his administration’s desire and goal. Governor Okowa stated, during the special day of the 2015 Lagos International Trade Fair at Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Lagos.
Okowa, who was represented by the Commissioner for Information, Mr. Patrick Ukah, said that the state’s participation in the Trade Fair was a testimony of his administration’s desire to stimulate the rapid growth of the state’s economy. “Our participation in this year’s event is a testimony of Delta STATE Government’s desire to stimulate growth by way of accelerated development of commerce and industry, revitalization and diversification of our economy, promotion of non-oil exports, exposition of made-in-Delta products, development of agricultural and agro-based industry, prospects for foreign and local investments and giving direct attention to the role of the private sector in economic development of the state”.
Okowa said the idea of trade fair and exhibitions, especially with this year’s theme of “Enhancing”, fits well into his administration’s SMART Agenda and Prosperity for all Deltans. “it is our firm belief that trade exhibitions remain one of the most potent ways of promotion growth and development of potentials in emerging economy such as ours. They provide local producers and other participants, the needed platform to exhibit their products and by extension, foster and stimulate entrepreneurship. In essence, it fits well into my administration’s SMART Agenda and Prosperity for all Deltans”, he asserted.
Highlighting efforts made by his administration to create wealth and direct employment in the state, Okowa said: “Several entrepreneurship programmes on job and wealth create have been put in place. These include the Youth Agricultural Entrepreneurship Programme (YAGEP), Skill Training and Entrepreneurship Programme (STEP) and the production and processing Support Programme (PPSP) where various youths from the state are currently undergoing various internship training in various skill acquisition centres across the country”.
Advising oil producing countries to key into the vision espoused by the theme of the Trade Fair, Okowa said it is important to develop our primary products in such a way that we would have a thriving economy, with or without oil. He said a conductive atmosphere for investments in Delta State is already being created, especially with the upgrading of the Asaba International Airport to accommodate cargo airlines and the establishment of the Delta State Capital Territory Development Agency to address expedient issues within the State Capital Territory. In her address, Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Barr (Mrs.) Mary Iyasere, reiterated the readiness of the state to partner with willing investors.
According to her, “Delta State Government is determined to create the enabling environment for business to thrive. In order to achieve this objective, the state is willing to partner with well-meaning investors in the non-oil sector to achieve its set goals’. She announced the planned 2016 Delta Trade Expo, which she said would be held in Warri immediately after the 2016 Lagos International Trade Fair.
Governor Okowa, in company of the Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, thereafter undertook a tour of the Delta State stand where various products and items made in the state were on display. Organization (JETRO) on the invitation of the Japanese Government Office for Trade and Investment. He was received and conducted round by Taku Miyazaki, the Trade Commissioner and Managing Director of JETRO , Lagos.
Earlier in his opening remarks, President, Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Alhaji Remi Bello, FCA, said the theme of this year’s Fair was to draw attention to the need to reposition and diversify the Nigerian economy.

Okowa Insists on Multi-Product Economy

Delta State Governor, Sen. Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, has said that the diversification of the state’s economy from oil dependent to non-oil export, is his administration’s desire and goal. Governor Okowa stated, during the special day of the 2015 Lagos International Trade Fair at Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Lagos.
Okowa, who was represented by the Commissioner for Information, Mr. Patrick Ukah, said that the state’s participation in the Trade Fair was a testimony of his administration’s desire to stimulate the rapid growth of the state’s economy. “Our participation in this year’s event is a testimony of Delta STATE Government’s desire to stimulate growth by way of accelerated development of commerce and industry, revitalization and diversification of our economy, promotion of non-oil exports, exposition of made-in-Delta products, development of agricultural and agro-based industry, prospects for foreign and local investments and giving direct attention to the role of the private sector in economic development of the state”.
Okowa said the idea of trade fair and exhibitions, especially with this year’s theme of “Enhancing”, fits well into his administration’s SMART Agenda and Prosperity for all Deltans. “it is our firm belief that trade exhibitions remain one of the most potent ways of promotion growth and development of potentials in emerging economy such as ours. They provide local producers and other participants, the needed platform to exhibit their products and by extension, foster and stimulate entrepreneurship. In essence, it fits well into my administration’s SMART Agenda and Prosperity for all Deltans”, he asserted.
Highlighting efforts made by his administration to create wealth and direct employment in the state, Okowa said: “Several entrepreneurship programmes on job and wealth create have been put in place. These include the Youth Agricultural Entrepreneurship Programme (YAGEP), Skill Training and Entrepreneurship Programme (STEP) and the production and processing Support Programme (PPSP) where various youths from the state are currently undergoing various internship training in various skill acquisition centres across the country”.
Advising oil producing countries to key into the vision espoused by the theme of the Trade Fair, Okowa said it is important to develop our primary products in such a way that we would have a thriving economy, with or without oil. He said a conductive atmosphere for investments in Delta State is already being created, especially with the upgrading of the Asaba International Airport to accommodate cargo airlines and the establishment of the Delta State Capital Territory Development Agency to address expedient issues within the State Capital Territory. In her address, Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Barr (Mrs.) Mary Iyasere, reiterated the readiness of the state to partner with willing investors.
According to her, “Delta State Government is determined to create the enabling environment for business to thrive. In order to achieve this objective, the state is willing to partner with well-meaning investors in the non-oil sector to achieve its set goals’. She announced the planned 2016 Delta Trade Expo, which she said would be held in Warri immediately after the 2016 Lagos International Trade Fair.
Governor Okowa, in company of the Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, thereafter undertook a tour of the Delta State stand where various products and items made in the state were on display. Organization (JETRO) on the invitation of the Japanese Government Office for Trade and Investment. He was received and conducted round by Taku Miyazaki, the Trade Commissioner and Managing Director of JETRO , Lagos.
Earlier in his opening remarks, President, Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Alhaji Remi Bello, FCA, said the theme of this year’s Fair was to draw attention to the need to reposition and diversify the Nigerian economy.

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Fupre has postpone the resumption date to 21th of march,both new and old.Clearnce being the same day. For more info visit the school site. http://www.fupre.edu.ng/news/press_release/2011/03/resume.html[color=#000099][/color]

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Fupre resume on 14th of march.Not yet on the skul site