PDP Chieftain Woos Deltans in Diaspora to Contribute to State Devt
Sylvester Idowu in Warri
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Sunny Onuesoke, has appealed to Delta State indigenes residing outside the state and in Diaspora to channel their resources into investment in the economic development of the state.
He made the appeal at the weekend in a New Year message when he hosted his loyalists and well-wishers in Warri, Delta State, as part of the yuletide celebration.
Onuesoke maintained that there were many opportunities in the state, especially in maritime, agriculture and oil and gas sectorsm begging for investments, noting that these opportunities were waiting for investors to unlock and reap bountiful economic benefits.
He said it was time for the people of the state in the Diaspora to think about home and ways to deploy huge resources in the state endowed with using their vast professionals.
The PDP chieftain, who decried the emphasis on crude oil referred to the palm oil sub-sector as another opportunity with huge economical potential begging for attention, stressing that palm oil has broader market, greater economic value and better profit if serious investments could be made to harness it.
He reiterated that their investment at home would encourage international investors to participate in the spirit of investment in Delta State, stressing that the state is blessed with professionals in various fields of human endeavour, which should be used in the development of the state.
Onuesoke, who disclosed that Delta State needs investments in areas like agriculture, information, Communication and Technology (ICT), health, water resources, education and engineering among others, explained: “As we visit home to celebrate the Christmas and New Year, let’s also think of investing in these areas. Our state will benefit in terms of employment, training, funds transfer, jobs and wealth creation.
“Our youths will be the greatest beneficiaries and they will re-train their fellow youths from the knowledge they acquired. Ones there are employment for the youths, insecurity will become thing of the past.
“Delta State boasts the most secure and welcoming environment for professionals and entrepreneurs to thrive, as well as for individuals to relax and unwind, setting us apart as a haven among other states in the country.
“There is an opportunity in Delta State when it comes to the investment that is not anywhere in the world. Channel your investment back into the country; be part of the change at home. We have no other state to call ours except Delta State. You can make money everywhere in Delta State. But the system and processes must be right. Come, return and run your businesses.”
