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THE commitment of the Federal Government to the revamping of the socioeconomic life of the people of Niger Delta region was the major crux of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo’s visit to Akwa Ibom State, at the weekend

Though, his visit was predicated on ceremonial commissioning of two major projects as the state marked its 34 years of creation, Osinbajo took time out to make some policy statements.

He stated that President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government was totally committed to addressing the infrastructural deficit across the country, disclosing that N8.9 trillion for infrastructural development had been earmarked for the purpose as at 2020.

He explained that the positive multiplier effects of such intervention further change the face of Niger Delta region when the Lagos-Calabar rail line comes into effect.

He commissioned the multi-billion naira 21 storey smart/intelligent building and performed the ground-breaking ceremony for the Dakadda Housing Estate, being some of the signature projects of governor Emmanuel Udom, in the last six years.

According to him, the Federal Government has approved the Lagos-Calabar rail line that is expected to criss-cross some Niger Delta states, including Akwa Ibom State to terminate in Calabar, the Cross River State capital.

“The Federal Government had earmarked N8.9trillion for infrastructure, including the Lagos-Calabar rail line that will through Uyo to Calabar,” he stressed, adding that the private sector would be boosted as the volume of trades and investments would flourish to give the region a new identity.

He explained that the commissioning of the 21-storey business building for International Oil Companies (IOCs) expected to relocate to their operational areas in Niger Delta region, was a compelling factor that would aid the relocation of IOCs to the state.

He noted that the building would complement the industrialisation policy of the state government and boost the private sector activities for job creation and more investment opportunities and revenue.

‘’It is the catalyst for the private sector; the setting up of the building is a way of creating the enabling environment for businesses to thrive,” he said, adding that it would compel the multi-national oil companies to relocate to their operational base in the region.”

Governor Udom, had earlier appealed to the Vice President to impress on President Muhammadu Buhari, to give Executive Order (EO) for the IOCs to relocate as his istration has been able to overcome the accommodation challenges with the inauguration of the smart building.

He said his istration had to commit billions of funds accruable to the state in erecting the facility as IOCs had hinged their relocation to Akwa Ibom State on accommodation and other enablers, including security.

In the same vein, former governors of Benue and Cross River states, Senator Gabriel Suswam and Donald Duke; Senator Akon Iyakenyi and the Commissioner for Special Duties, Mr Opolupm Ikpong Ette, whose ministry handled and delivered the project, praised the governor for his commitment to Akwa Ibom development, especial under the recession period.

https://tribuneonlineng.com/lagos-calabar-rail-line-will-boost-economy-of-niger-delta-osinbajo/?utm_source=&utm_medium=twitter

I would be glad if the real is executed in the life of this istration. Rail would be touched in all region of the federation. Would be unprecedented!

True

Able VP, God is your strength

Good news, SW should be very lively and profitable economy.(Son of the soil)


Focus more on SW pls...that region should be your first priority.

Abdul05:
Focus more on SW pls...that region should be your first priority.

Was he elected as VP of SW or VP of all region?

Ok

Osibanjo never disappointed me; always spewing stale deceit

Some people are burning their businesses and doing sit at home.

Abdul05:
Good news, SW should be very lively and profitable economy.(Son of the soil)


Focus more on SW pls...that region should be your first priority.

this is why every region is clamouring for secession.

Blabber on the beat

This guy always give solution and insight on economic revolution not to start promising one refinery every year and one naira equals one dollar.

LokoH:
Osibanjo never disappointed me; always spewing stale deceit

bittered soul, at least he is saying something to the public on economic revolution, U don lead ordinary morning devotion before in ur entire life?

I believe

Niger Delta don't need that rail line for niw. We understand the yourubas game plan - to have reason not to develop a formidable and working deep sea port in that region.

1% of the funds proposed for that project can turn around port harcourt and calabar sea ports.

These people are strategically planning to make Lagos the starting point to every Nigerian economies.

Let every region have its own economic base and reliance. We can not always depend on Lagos. I dont this project.

The same reasons why Lagos is over populated. Economic prosperous should not be dependent on any state or region.

Niger Delta should resist it and opt for two working deep sea port in that region and you will see the over dependence on Lagos will reduce.

Two working deep sea ports will boost economic activities in that region.

Please mention what Niger Delta region stands to benefit from Lagos if it has formidable deep sea ports?

This is very good achievement in Buhari Osinbajo istration, right now I am enjoying that of Lagos-Ibadan railway

okefranci:
This is very good achievement in Buhari Osinbajo istration, right now I am enjoying that of Lagos-Ibadan railway

Ibadan needs that rail because it have to connect goods and engers from Lagos state. South west is programmed to depend on Lagos.

Nice development.

Delta like Lagos and Ogun States

Let's hope it happens.

If they don’t pocket all the money that’s meant for it

SMH....

So that is the best ways these charlatans think they can boost economy in Niger Delta..
BTW is Niger Delta not part of Nigeria!

helinues:


What can a bad government do to satisfy you lots?

What exactly?

I can see they are satisfying you and your likes with these! SMH.

helinues:


A bad government indeed.. Stay far away from brick wall or anything solid with that smh

Pinned.


@SENIORWRITER

Failed promise as usual.

Gf

Till then

Seniorwriter:
SMH....

So that is the best ways these charlatans think they can boost economy


@SENIORWRITER

What can government do to satisfy you lots?

What exactly?

Osinbajo, the WILLERS, or should I say WILL smith
We Don taya to talk abeg. Do am.

Osinbajo, you're an intelligent man, very sound with good human relation. Please Sir, you need to man up, I mean you need to brace up.

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richmond500:
bittered soul, at least he is saying something to the public on economic revolution, U don lead ordinary morning devotion before in ur entire life?

Nigeria is not a country where sensible people should lead. The space is just a wast of human resource.

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