Envoy Identifies Unemployment As N’Delta Challenge

The Ambassador of the European Union (EU) to Nigeria, Dr David Mackae has identified unemployment, lack of potable water supply as some of the challenges contributing to the slow pace of development in the Niger Delta region.

Dr Mackae made this known in Port Harcourt while speaking during a courtesy visit to the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, Sir Awoye H. Bob-Manuel in his office.

He said that the World Bank would partner with the government to supply and sanitation was reduced in the region.

The ambassador disclosed that the sum of 200 million Euros has been earmarked for the development of projects in the country, adding that some of the projects would be embarked upon by the end of next month.

He requested the support of the government and the people of Nigeria to enable them achieve their set objectives and commended the Rivers State Government for the warm reception accorded him and his entourage.

Also speaking the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, Sir Awoye H. Bob-Manuel stated that the people of Rivers State would always support any organisation or group that was willing to partner with the state in transformation programmes.