Governor of Delta State; Emmanuel Uduaghan has assured ofg a smooth take-off of the Industrial complex in Ogidigben, Warri South West Local Government Area of the state, saying that the complex which will also incorporate a mega port will be Africa’s largest industrial gas city.
The multi-billion dollars project would be located back to back with Escravos Gas To Liquid project, almost similar to the one being constructed by Chevron Nigeria Limited and expected to be completed in seven years.
The project, which will occupy a land space of over 2,800 hectares, will have among other things a refinery, a gas plant, a fertilizer processing plant and a petrochemical plant.
The plant, when completed and fully operational, is expected to provide employment for more than 200,000 persons of different skills and professional qualifications.
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| Delta state Governor, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan |
The multi-billion dollars project would be located back to back with Escravos Gas To Liquid project, almost similar to the one being constructed by Chevron Nigeria Limited and expected to be completed in seven years.
The project, which will occupy a land space of over 2,800 hectares, will have among other things a refinery, a gas plant, a fertilizer processing plant and a petrochemical plant.
The plant, when completed and fully operational, is expected to provide employment for more than 200,000 persons of different skills and professional qualifications.
An excited Governor Uduaghan while briefing the stakeholders, enjoined the people of the area to cooperate with the Federal Government, the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation and the contractors handling the project to ensure that the project got underway without hitches.
Uduaghan explained that the project is a blessing to Delta State as it will help to strengthen the economy of the state and provide employment opportunities for people in the state and the country.
He also asked the people to shun negative actions and comments that may send wrong signals to the international community.
His words: “I appeal to you all to cooperate with us in ensuring that this project gets underway and is successful.
“We have done it with the EGTL project so we already have a template for success.
“All we have to do is to activate the same template and ensure that this project is delivered on schedule.”
According to the governor, the project will help to ensure that the gas being flared is also utilised rather than being wasted and used to pollute the environment.
The Group Executive Director, Gas and Power of NNPC, David Ige, while briefing the people about the project, said it is privately-driven, aimed at proper utilisation of the nation’s hydrocarbon reserves and expanding the wealth of the country.
Ige, who commended Governor Uduaghan for his spirited effort in ensuring that the project remained in Delta State, appealed for necessary cooperation so that it will be delivered within the stipulated time.
Participants at the stakeholders meeting expressed delight at the project, explaining that they will do all within their powers to ensure that the project goes on smoothly.
They said the benefits are enormous and that every community in the area would join hands with the State and Federal Governments to ensure that the project went on without hitches.
The communities, which cut across the Itsekiri, Ijaw and Ilaje, promised to cooperate with the government but sought that everyone should be carried along.
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Uduaghan explained that the project is a blessing to Delta State as it will help to strengthen the economy of the state and provide employment opportunities for people in the state and the country.
He also asked the people to shun negative actions and comments that may send wrong signals to the international community.
His words: “I appeal to you all to cooperate with us in ensuring that this project gets underway and is successful.
“We have done it with the EGTL project so we already have a template for success.
“All we have to do is to activate the same template and ensure that this project is delivered on schedule.”
According to the governor, the project will help to ensure that the gas being flared is also utilised rather than being wasted and used to pollute the environment.
The Group Executive Director, Gas and Power of NNPC, David Ige, while briefing the people about the project, said it is privately-driven, aimed at proper utilisation of the nation’s hydrocarbon reserves and expanding the wealth of the country.
Ige, who commended Governor Uduaghan for his spirited effort in ensuring that the project remained in Delta State, appealed for necessary cooperation so that it will be delivered within the stipulated time.
Participants at the stakeholders meeting expressed delight at the project, explaining that they will do all within their powers to ensure that the project goes on smoothly.
They said the benefits are enormous and that every community in the area would join hands with the State and Federal Governments to ensure that the project went on without hitches.
The communities, which cut across the Itsekiri, Ijaw and Ilaje, promised to cooperate with the government but sought that everyone should be carried along.
http://shippingposition.com.ng/article/delta-host-africa%E2%80%99s-largest-gas-port-city-gov-uduaghan
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