A university teacher, at the Agriculture Faculty, University of Port Harcourt, Dr Joseph Orluchukwu, has said that the Indorama Fertiliser Plant commissioned by Acting President Yemi Osinbajo, last Thursday, would generate employment.
He made the comment during a chat with newsmen at the weekend in Port Harcourt.
The university teacher, who listed employment opportunities as some of the benefits of the plant said that the provisions of the local content act must be strictly followed.
He further informed that the project would drastically address the menace of fertiliser scarcity or short supply to farmers.
Another gain of the plant, he said was revenue generation for the government.
He said that since profit making was the target of any prudent businessman, the government would rake in more revenue, if the firm remained operational.
The agriculture expert also called on the youth to consider the need for specialisation in their chosen fields to enable them compete favourablly in employment opportunities.
According to him, the firm may seek the services of some specialists, adding that those with such background have an edge over others during employment exercises.
He has also warned against conducting employment interviews outside the state saying that the host communities must be considered first.
Earlier, he had lauded Governor Nyesom Wike, over his determination to give the state a permanent facelift.