The Federal Government, governors of oil producing states and investors have reached an accord to fast-track the development of the Niger Delta region.
Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Pastor Usani Uguru Usani, made the disclosure, while briefing newsmen after a meeting with the governors of the states in the Niger Delta region and some investors.
Pastor Usani noted that it was not possible for the federal, state and local governments to do things independently in the Niger Delta region for socio-economic and industrial development of the area, hence the need for partnership.
He said: “We have reached an accord to guarantee a working relationship for the good of the people of Niger Delta region.”
According to the minister, modalities are being worked out to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with each of the nine states in the region for commencement of operation as soon as possible.
He explained that with the completion and operation of the skill acquisition centres, foreign exchange spent on the training of youths of the region overseas would be conserved since training would be done locally.
In his remarks at the meeting, Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Udom Emmanuel, commended the minister for the initiative in organising the meeting of the governments of the Niger Delta region and private investors.
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