The Rivers State Government just started the process of creating 10,000 jobs for unemployed youths through the expansion of agriculture projects.
The Governor made the announcement in a statement issued by Simeon Nwakaudu, his Special Assistant on Electronic Media, and made available to newsmen on Monday.
He said this in his address at a reception to mark the coronation and thanksgiving in honour Chief Mike Elechi as Obua Weze in Elele, Ikwerre LGA.
Wike said:
“Aside the development of infrastructure across the state, we are working with private investors to create 10,000 jobs through key agriculture projects.”
The Governor who was represented by his Chief of Staff, Chukwuemeka Woke, said the 10,000 jobs would be created with the expansion of Resonpalm Oil Plantation in Ubima.
and his administration was partnering Siat Limited to plant new nurseries at the oil palm plantation in the extensive expansion scheme.
He also said that his administration was also in the process of re-activating Delta Rubber Limited in partnership with private investors to ensure that more jobs are created for the people.
The Governor went further to urge the people of Elele to continue to support his administration to improve their standard of living, not forgetting that Elele was one of the first communities that started the process that led to the emancipation of the state.
