Delta State-born and renowned peace and development advocate, Comrade Mulade Sheriff, has called on the Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, to prioritize people-oriented projects that will industrialize the state and create the much-needed employment opportunities for the youths.
Comrade Mulade, a prominent environmental rights activist and United Nations Peace Ambassador, made the remarks during a recent press conference which was held in Asaba, the State capital.
Mulade, who is the Ibe-Serimowei of ancient Gbaramatu Kingdom, emphasized the urgent need for the State government to focus on initiatives that will not only enhance economic growth but also improve the quality of life for residents in the State.
Speaking further, Mulade urged the Delta State government, led by Governor Oborevwori to emulate his counterparts like governors Pastor Eno and Mbah of Akwa-Ibom and Enugu states, respectively, with the latter who recently launched Enugu Airlines, whose state income is somewhere 50 per cent of Delta State’s resources.
According to him, “Delta State has more resources to float Delta Airways, which will create employment opportunities for our youths and industrialise the state.”
The development advocate further argued that while “infrastructural projects are good, however, creating employment opportunities for the youths is far better and more important for peaceful, revitalised, sustainable economy that will add value to our economy.”
Mulade, therefore, appeals to the governor to prioritise industrialisation due to its immense benefits of job creation, while he also admitted the State’s unhealthy policies that are anti-business.
“I want to strongly appeal to His Excellency, Rt Hon Sheriff F.O Oborevwori, the Executive Governor of Delta State, to consider and prioritise industrialization as key to save our deteriorated economy.
“It is equally imperative to state that Delta State business economy is not healthy because of some government policies that are not economically friendly,” he stated.
About The Author
