By Chris Awhawha
Successful indigenes of Delta State living outside the State and in Diaspora have been charged to start coming back home to invest in Delta State.
They were also urged to begin making efforts to contribute to the human and infrastructural development in the state.
This appeal was made by a former Delta State governorship aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Sunny Onuesoke.
He noted that Delta State indigenes residing outside the state and the Diaspora should channel their resources and investment in the economic development of the state.
Onuesoke stated this in a New Year message, while hosting his loyalists and well wishers in Warri, Delta State, as part of the yuletide celebration.
He pointed out that there were many opportunities in the state especially, in maritime, agriculture and oil and gas sectors begging for investments.
The Chairman of Onuesoke Foundation added that these opportunities are waiting for investors to unlock them and reap bountiful economic benefits.
He said it was time for the people of the state in the Diaspora to think about home and ways to develop exploit the investment opportunities in the state.
The PDP chieftain decried the emphasis on crude oil.
He referred to the palm oil sub-sector as another opportunity with huge economical potential begging for attention, stressing that palm oil has a broader market, greater economic value and better profit if serious investments could be made to harness it.
According to him, ” Their investment at home would encourage international investors to participate in the spirit of investment in Delta state”
Stressing that Delta State state is blessed with professionals in various fields of human endeavour which should be used in the development of the state.
” Delta State needs investments in areas like agriculture, information, Communication and Technology (ICT), health, water resources, education and engineering among others”
“As we visit home to celebrate the Christmas and New Year, let’s also think of investing in these areas. Our state will benefit in terms of employment, training, funds transfer, jobs and wealth creation”
“Our youths will be the greatest beneficiaries and they will re-train their fellow youths from the knowledge they acquired. Once there is employment for the youths, insecurity will become a thing of the past”
“Delta State boasts the most secure and welcoming environment for professionals and entrepreneurs to thrive, as well as for individuals to relax and unwind, setting us apart as a haven among other states in the country”
“There is an opportunity in Delta State state when it comes to the investment that is not anywhere in the world. Channel your investment back into the country; be part of the change at home. We have no other state to call ours except Delta State. You can make money everywhere in Delta State state. But the system and processes must be right. Come, return and run your businesses,” he advised.
