Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State has revealed that his administration has so far created 223,000 direct jobs, 12,000 entrepreneurs, and over 1,300 indirect jobs in the state.
Okowa stated this while presenting a cheque of over N14 million, fertilizers, agrochemicals and knapsack sprayer to farmers in order to boost agricultural production in the state.
Okowa was represented by his Chief Staff, Mr Festus Agas at the event.
Okowa urged the beneficiaries not to sell their farm inputs given to them.
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He said, “The Primary aim of every government is to make life better for its citizens and that is what my administration has done.
“For over seven years, I have kept my promise in empowering youths in agriculture. My administration has established over 12,000 entrepreneurs, created direct jobs of over 223,000 and over 1,300 indirect jobs.
“I beg you not to sell these items given to you today because we have had a situation where some people sell their items. So, I urge you to make use of these items judiciously.”