Ex-militant leaders in the Niger Delta are set to manage the first automobile assembly plant in the region, as part of the Federal Government's efforts to industrialise the region. The plan was revealed by the Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta and Coordinator, Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Gen. Paul Boroh. The project would absorb all 100 ex-militants recently trained by Innoson Motors in automobile repairs and manufacturing. Gen. Boroh emphasized the importance of creating job opportunities for youths in the Niger Delta and promoting an agricultural drive as a core aspect of diversification. Bayelsa State Governor Seriake Dickson welcomed the development and instructed the Commissioner of Trade and Investment to allocate the required land for the project. Gen. Boroh believes that a peaceful environment will bring development to the Niger Delta and encourages investors to explore opportunities for job creation.
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