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Create Enabling Environment for Economic Growth in Delta... NDI Urges Gov. Okowa

Create Enabling Environment for Economic Growth in Delta... NDI Urges Gov. Okowa



An dvocacy group in Delta State, New Delta initiative, NDI has Urged the Delta State Government led by Sen. Dr Ifanyi Okowa to Create an enabling environment for economic growth in the State.

This was contained in a statement signed by Comrade Ezekiel Kagbala on behalf of the group in Warri. The group raised an advocacy for Clean Environment across Delta State, restoration of street lights, security and sustainable infrastructure.

The statement said; "Delta state has all it takes to get 24 hours electricity, Good Roads, Clean Aesthetic Environment, street lights in all Delta cities".

"New Delta initiative also commended Governor Okowa for ensuring basic infrastructure in some part of the state. However, the group insist that the state government can achieve 24 Hours electricity, Good Roads, Clean Aesthetic Environment, street lights for all Deltan's".

"Delta State is blessed with fertile land and rich in oil and gas, having those things are important but creating the conducive environment is key to attracting investors to the state".

NDI called for Good governance to make Delta State attractive for investors. The state government can achieve this by creating durable infrastructures,
Modern health care facilities and human capital based skill development.
More is yet be achieved to open Delta State for robust Economic opportunities.

 "Investors cannot invest on dilapidated infrastructures, bad roads, pitch darkness and poorly trained human capital. The state government should do more to deliver good governance". 



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