Obaseki Assures Youths of Maximum Benefits from Over N6 Billion Investment in Okpella

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Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has given a firm assurance to youths in Okpella and other host communities in Etsako East Local Government Area that they would benefit maximally from the over N6 billion worth of investment in the area by Dangote and BUA Cement factories. The governor, who is seeking re-election, promised to engage the two companies to train unemployed youths in the area, equipping them with skills to get jobs in the factories. The assurance was made during a campaign rally of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Imiekuri Ward 6, Etsako East Local Government Area.

Key Takeaways:

  • Governor Godwin Obaseki has assured youths in Okpella and other host communities that they will benefit from the over N6 billion worth of investment by Dangote and BUA Cement factories.
  • The governor promised to engage the companies to train unemployed youths, equipping them with skills to get jobs in the factories.
  • The Local Government Council has been directed to liaise with Development Associations to facilitate the training program.
  • The Imiekuri road, a 14.7-kilometers road, is to be constructed, with the governor approving the project.
  • The governor also promised to explore the agricultural potentials of the area using improved technology.
  • The Otaru of Okpella, Chief Odabor Onoshioagbe, prayed for the victory of the PDP candidate and urged youths to give peace a chance.
  • The Edo State Chairman of PDP Governorship Campaign Council, Chief Dan Orbih, berated Prince Kassim Afegbua for frittering the opportunity to attract development to his people.
  • Orbih also urged Afegbua to stop blaming the underdevelopment of the area on Governor Obaseki, having lost the opportunity to change their fortunes when he was in public service.

Statistics:

  • Over N6 billion worth of investment exists in Okpella.
  • 14.7 kilometers of the Imiekuri road is to be constructed.
  • Governor Obaseki has directed the Local Government Council to liaise with Development Associations to facilitate the training program.
  • The governor has promised to engage Dangote and BUA Cement factories to train unemployed youths in the area.

Sources:

  • Daily Independent (exact source not provided, following original text)
  • Governor Godwin Obaseki's campaign rally speech
  • Chief Odabor Onoshioagbe's speech
  • Chief Dan Orbih's statement
  • Other unnamed sources (none provided)