Akwa Ibom State Government is putting measures in place to
create over 20,000 jobs for youths in the state through investment in cocoa
project, seaport and entrepreneurial development.
Governor Udom Emmanuel made this known while addressing
indigenes on the aegis of Akwa Ibom State Community, AKISCOM, in Lagos. He said
that the government was doing a lot on the seaport to ensure that the
potentials within the coastal line, which is a major asset to the area, is
fully utilised to enhance economic growth and development.
According to him, “We are training our people on the modern
technology in cocoa farming because cocoa generates more revenue in the
international market than crude oil.
“Our target in the long-run is to make Akwa Ibom the hub of
cocoa production in the entire West African sub-region.
“Also, we are working on the second runway of our airport to
make the state investments destination by maximising economic resources within
the region to create wealth and sustainable growth. My vision is to make our
people earn a decent living and not to beg for a living. We are working tirelessly
to attract Foreign Direct Investments, FDIs, to boost industrialisation in the
state. That is why the second runway is important to us, because it will serve
as a perfect alternative in tackling emergencies.
“The second runway project is an asset capable of generating
returns to enhance the license of cargo operations in our airport. Our strategy
is to design the terminal to meet international standard specifications,” he
added.
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