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20bn dollar gas park: You need to see what Delta government is saying about the project

– Delta state house of assembly has commended the presidency over the plan to activate the Ogidigben gas park in Delta

– It says it was a good move but appealed to the federal government to march words with action and get the project executed

– Member representing Warri south constituency in the house, Daniel Mayuku, spoke on behalf of the house

Following the pronouncement by Acting President Yemi Osibanjo of plans by the federal government to activate the Gas Revolution Industrial Park project at Ogidigben in Warri South west local government area with $20billion, Delta state house of assembly appealed to the federal government to act the talk by executing the project.

On Monday, February 27, 2017, Acting President Yemi Osibanjo said the federal government in collaboration with oil-producing communities in the Niger Delta region is working on a plan to put in place a gas industrial park that is valued at about $20billion through a Public-Private Partnership.

Delta assembly hails presidency over $20bn revitalization of Ogidigben gas plant

Delta state house of assembly

The project tagged the Gas Revolution Industrial Park (GRIP), Ogidigben, will cover 2700 hectares with fertilizer, methanol, petrochemicals, & aluminium plants located in the park that has already been designated as a Tax Free Zone by the federal government

Addressing journalists after plenary session, the member representing Warri south in the Delta state house of assembly, Daniel Mayuku, said: “Much has been said about the gas industrial project which when executed will have multiplier effects on the economy of the country and lives of the people”.

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He said the completion of the project would help douse tension in the Niger Delta as all what the agitators wanted is development that would impact meaningfully in their lives.

The lawmaker added: “The only federal presence in the oil rich Warri Southwest including Escravos, Opruoza, Ogidigben, Gbaramatu among others is instrument of taking, that is instrument of exploration and exploitation,” maintaining that “these communities should be made a part of Nigeria in terms of development.”

Acting President Yemi Osibanjo and President Muhammadu Buhari

Mayuku described the plans by the federal government in partnership with the private sector to activate the Ogidigben gas industrial project with twenty billion dollars as a welcome development that would transform the area in line with the yearnings for the development of the Niger Delta region.

He said: “The project which was long expected would not only create job opportunities for the people but would give them a sense of belonging,” noting that the people of Warri south west received the news with great joy as the federal government has realized the need to activate the project years after it was initiated.

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Mayuku said the area had nothing tangible to show in terms of development despite its huge contributions to the nation’s wealth, stressing that the Ogidigben gas industrial project would create jobs, business transaction and improve the state’s economy.

The lawmaker urged the people of Ugborodo and Gbaramatu to partner with the federal government and the private sector consortium to ensure the project is given speedy execution.