We’ll develop petrochemical industry to create jobs for youths- Jonathan

BY SIMON EBEGBULEM
PRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan has lamented that employment opportunities in the oil sector had not been tapped in the past years, therefore declared that his administration would develop the petrochemical area with a view to create jobs for the youths and also make Nigeria the petrochemical hub of Africa.

The President who spoke at the presidential rally of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), at the Samuel Ogbemudia stadium Benin City, stressed the need to provide employment opportunities for the youths of the country, adding that the nation may not witness rapid development if the opportunities on ground are not properly harnessed for the benefit of the jobless youths in the country.

The Samuel Ogbemudia stadium was filled to capacity with several leaders of the party present to witness the event. Some of the dignitaries present at the occasion include the South South zonal coordinator of Goodluck/Sambo Campaign and Governor of Cross River State, Liyel Imoke, Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan, Acting National Chairman of the PDP, Dr Bello Halim Muhammed, Chief Tony Anenih, former National Chairmanof the Party, Ahmadu Alli, state chairman of the PDP, Chief Dan Orbih and Senator Roland Owie.

Others include the state Coordinator of the Goodluck/Sambo Campaign Organization, Mr Lucky Imasuen, former Governor Oserhiemen Osunbor, Prof. Julius Ihonbvere, Barr.Ken Imauagbon, Senator Daisy Danjuma, National Assembly members from the state and host of others.

Music maestro, Sir Victor Uwaifo, Nollywood Actor Kanayo O.Kanayo and Stephanie Okereke, all entertained the crowd, just they called for total support for the presidency of Goodluck Jonathan.

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