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OCTOBER 27TH, 2019
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Okowa Settles Worker’s Dispute at Shell's Forcados Terminal

Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has settled the dispute between the
management of a catering firm,  WHASSAN and its workers which
led to the disruption of production activities at the Shell Petroleum
Development Company’s (SPDC)  Forcados Export Terminal in
Burutu Council area of the state.

The disagreement which started as a mere workers' demand for

their welfare entitlements later escalated to denying other workers
within the terminal food and other catering services. Worried by the
development, Governor Okowa ordered normal operations to
resume at the Terminal following an urgent meeting of stakeholders
to resolve the rift on Monday.

At the meeting held at the Government House Annex, Edjeba, Warri,

the governor warned that his administration will no longer condone
further disruption of operations at the terminal by any aggrieved
group or firm.

Okowa, represented by the State Commissioner for Oil & Gas,

Prince Emmanuel Amgbaduba urged both parties to agree to terms
that will ensure smooth operations of the company in Forcados
terminal, adding that their continued rift had caused a dip in oil
production in the country.

He directed the firm to promptly pay pensions and other

entitlements of their workers or face the risk of termination of the
contract. 
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Okowa to Chinese Investors: “Delta State is Open for

Business!”
On Tuesday, October 22nd, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa stated
that the Delta State government was ready to provide 10
million dollars in counterpart funding for prospective investors
towards the construction of Kwale Industrial Park in the state.

Okowa made this known at Kwale Industrial Park Road Show

in Shenyang, China, which was attended by Chinese
Government officials and potential investors.

At the Roadshow, Governor Okowa outlined the vision of the

state government for an aggressive industrialization agenda.

“I am here personally and along with key members of the

state executive council and legislators as a sign and
demonstration of our commitment to this initiative.

“Nigeria is open for business and I make bold to say that

Kwale Industrial Park is a compelling investment choice.

"I want to say upfront that locating in Kwale, an industrial

park opens your business to Africa’s biggest market. Nigeria,
and Africa as a whole, is the world’s next frontier business to
benefit from that growth,” the Governor said.
 “My administration is working to
make Kwale in Delta State the most
investor-friendly destination in
Nigeria. This is why we are backing
our words with actions by setting up
an initial intervention fund of
$10million as a counterpart startup
equity from the state government.”

-Governor Ifeanyi Okowa

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“Delta State Developing Better Framework For Housing,”

says Commissioner
On Thursday, October 24th, the Delta State Government
stated that its housing policy and projects are geared
towards improving a housing framework for the state.

The State Commissioner for Housing, Chief Festus

Ochonogor, stated this when he received the Chairman
and members of the House Committee on Housing,
Women Affairs, Community and Social Development in
his office in Asaba.

The Commissioner noted that the ministry is saddled with

the responsibility of designing, supervision and execution
of government related buildings including residential and
office buildings.

"We are encouraging private developers through Public

Private Partnerships (PPP) by providing enabling
environment for affordable Housing for Deltans and this
initiative has attracted a 650 housing units at Issele-
Azagba, 150 units at Ibusa road, Asaba, 32 units of two
bedroom in Ozoro and others at Ugbolu,” the
Commissioner said.
“As part of our efforts to fast-track
the industrialisation of Delta State,
I took some time to visit the Supor
Song and Kohler industrial plants
in Faku County, Liaoning Province,
China, to learn more about their
activities.”

-Governor Ifeanyi Okowa

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“We Will Make Kwale the Largest Gas-Based Manufacturing

Hub in Nigeria,” Okowa Tells Investors
On Friday, October 25th, at the Natural Gas and
Chemicals International Forum in Nanjing, China,
Governor Okowa rolled out a comprehensive vision
to prospective investors on his administration’s
plans to establish Kwale Industrial Park as the
largest gas-based manufacturing hub in Nigeria.

“Nigeria is Africa's biggest market and a gateway

to wider African markets. This is why, my
administration is working to make the Kwale
Industrial Park the most investment-friendly
location in the country.

“As we jump-start our aggressive industrialization

agenda, the Delta State Government will continue
to work with potential investors in the Kwale
Industrial Plant Project to address any barriers to
their investment decisions,” the Governor said on
his social media pages.
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Compilation by the New Media Office of the Governor of Delta State