By Francis Sadhere, Warri

The Delta State Local Content Agency on Thursday said all was now set for the agency to hold it’s first Stakeholders Summit in Asaba, the state capital, December 2nd 2021.

The Director General, Delta State Local Content, Hon Morris Idiovwwa, told newsmen in Warri during a press briefing that the objective of the summit was to harness ideas on how best to implement local Content policies in the state.

Idiovwwa, who was represented by the Senior Technical Adviser, Delta Local Content Agency, Chief Emma Avworo, added that the summit will also create a platform where the Agency could be formally introduced to all the companies operating in the state.

He said the summit will also look at how the agency would be “Encouraging the use of MoUs/GMoUS in defining relationships with host communities (with focus on the development of local workforce/capacity of local contractors, and encouraging the development of local skills and entrepreneurship to facilitate employment creation, enterprise development and local economic growth).”

“The proposed summit would provide the best platform for His Excellency the Governor to fend his most compelling and credible voice to the Agency that will help to surmount any oppositions and or gridlocks that the Agency may encounter in the near future as it carries out its lawful duties

“The summit is expected to be chaired by the Managing Director of Shell Nigeria Exploration Company Mrs. Elohar Albani, while Guest Speakers include Engr. Alex Neyin, Dr. Leamon Ikpea and other experts in the industry in the Country,” Idiovwwa said.

According to Idiovwwa, those expected at the summit include; “Companies operating in Delta State, Traditional Rulers of the host and impacted communities, President-Generals and Chairmen of Clusters/Communities, Community Development Boards (CDB), Opinion leaders, among others.”