By Francis Sadhere, Warri
Delta State-born environmentalist and development advocate, Comrade Mulade Sheriff, has called on Governor Sheriff Oborevwori to adopt a pragmatic and strategic approach towards industrializing the State, leveraging its vast agricultural and aquacultural resources.
Speaking recently with our correspondent in Asaba, the Delta State Capital, Comrade Mulade emphasized that across the globe, visionary leaders are implementing strategies to harness their nations’ resources for infrastructural development, job creation, economic expansion, and wealth generation.
He stressed that Delta State, endowed with rich human capital and natural resources, must not be an exception.
The development advocate, who is also the Ibe-Serimowei of Gbaramatu Kingdom in Warri South-West Local Government Area, urged the Oborevwori administration to prioritize agro-based industrialization.
According to him, Delta’s abundant arable land and marine resources have the potential to transform the State into a food production hub for both local consumption and export markets, ultimately helping to diversify its economy away from an overreliance on crude oil.
“Delta State is greatly endowed with arable land and marine resources that can turn the State into a food basket for local consumption and create revenues via exports while also achieving the aim of diversifying from an oil-dependent economy in the long run,” he said.
Comrade Mulade noted that focusing on agriculture and aquaculture would help reduce unemployment and poverty, particularly among the State’s youth and women.
“By engaging them, it will reduce the rate of unemployment and food scarcity, while boosting food sufficiency and affordability – key factors in lowering the poverty index of the State,” he asserted.
He further noted that an agro-based industrial strategy would not only create economic opportunities but also tackle social issues such as insecurity and immorality.
“An idle mind is the devil’s workshop. Engaging youths and women meaningfully will enhance peace and reduce anti-social behaviors like armed robbery and prostitution, thereby attracting investors to the State,” he added.
The Gbaramatu Chief also lamented the underutilization of the State’s riverine resources, particularly in aquaculture, noting that developing this sector could turn Delta’s coastal communities into vibrant seafood exporting zones.
Warning of the dangers of neglecting the next generation, Comrade Mulade said failure to engage youths constructively could lead to societal breakdowns that would be difficult to reverse.
He therefore appealed to Governor Oborevwori to prioritize agro-industrial initiatives, urging the administration to act swiftly and strategically for the future prosperity of Delta State.
“These poor areas should be strategically looked into, devoid of politics, for the interest of the future of our dear Delta State,” he added.
Delta State-born environmentalist and development advocate, Comrade Mulade Sheriff, has called on Governor Sheriff Oborevwori to adopt a pragmatic and strategic approach towards industrializing the State, leveraging its vast agricultural and aquacultural resources.
Speaking recently with our correspondent in Asaba, the Delta State Capital, Comrade Mulade emphasized that across the globe, visionary leaders are implementing strategies to harness their nations’ resources for infrastructural development, job creation, economic expansion, and wealth generation.
He stressed that Delta State, endowed with rich human capital and natural resources, must not be an exception.
The development advocate, who is also the Ibe-Serimowei of Gbaramatu Kingdom in Warri South-West Local Government Area, urged the Oborevwori administration to prioritize agro-based industrialization.
According to him, Delta’s abundant arable land and marine resources have the potential to transform the State into a food production hub for both local consumption and export markets, ultimately helping to diversify its economy away from an overreliance on crude oil.
“Delta State is greatly endowed with arable land and marine resources that can turn the State into a food basket for local consumption and create revenues via exports while also achieving the aim of diversifying from an oil-dependent economy in the long run,” he said.
Comrade Mulade noted that focusing on agriculture and aquaculture would help reduce unemployment and poverty, particularly among the State’s youth and women.
“By engaging them, it will reduce the rate of unemployment and food scarcity, while boosting food sufficiency and affordability – key factors in lowering the poverty index of the State,” he asserted.
He further noted that an agro-based industrial strategy would not only create economic opportunities but also tackle social issues such as insecurity and immorality.
“An idle mind is the devil’s workshop. Engaging youths and women meaningfully will enhance peace and reduce anti-social behaviors like armed robbery and prostitution, thereby attracting investors to the State,” he added.
The Gbaramatu Chief also lamented the underutilization of the State’s riverine resources, particularly in aquaculture, noting that developing this sector could turn Delta’s coastal communities into vibrant seafood exporting zones.
Warning of the dangers of neglecting the next generation, Comrade Mulade said failure to engage youths constructively could lead to societal breakdowns that would be difficult to reverse.
He therefore appealed to Governor Oborevwori to prioritize agro-industrial initiatives, urging the administration to act swiftly and strategically for the future prosperity of Delta State.
“These poor areas should be strategically looked into, devoid of politics, for the interest of the future of our dear Delta State,” he added.
