IYC Urges Youths To Explore Business Opportunities

The Ijaw Youth Council, (IYC)  Worldwide, has stressed the need for youths to look beyond politics, oil and gas sector and explore business opportunities that abound in the state.
The spokesman of the council, Comrade Ebilade Ekerefe, made the call during a courtesy call on the CEO, BARAZA Multipurpose  Cooperative, Pastor Miebi Bribena, in his office in Yenagoa.
Ekerefe blamed the dwindling economic fortunes of the Niger Delta region on total dependence on oil and gas, just as he lauded the vision of Pastor Bribena at diverting the economy of the state from oil and gas sector, as well as creating business opportunities for the teeming youths of the state.
Ekerefe called on Ijaw youths to take advantage of all the Investment opportunities at the Baraza multi-purpose cooperative and be self reliant, prosperous and independent.
“We urge our people to take advantage of the opportunities at the Baraza multi-purpose cooperative whose brand is already known globally and make wealth, for there is a hand of God in it”, he said.
“The over dependence on politics, oil and gas sector has really hindered the progress of our region and people. As we speak, Nigeria is on a cross road, a lot of things is happening in this nation, while we cry for our demands from Federal Government over ownership of our ancestral heritage, we should explore other opportunities  available in other sectors and take advantage of them”, he added.
He  commended the business mogul for his giant stride, selfless service and impact on the lives of the people of not only Bayelsa state, but the entire region.

By: Ariwera Ibibo-Howells, Yenagoa