Okowa, who spoke, at the weekend, after inspecting a multi-billion naira Agro Allied Industrial Palm Limited built on a 1,400 hectare of land owned by Akwukwu-Igbo, Ugbolu and Ilah communities in Oshimili North Local Council of the state, said that the oil palm production was one area that wealthy Deltans and indeed, Nigerians, could invest in to create job opportunities and economic development of the people.
Okowa said that he believed in the partnership because it would help the immediate community and the environment, adding that currently, no fewer than 300 workers are engaged on daily basis on the project. He also said that the construction of the 13.5 kilometres Ugbolu-Akwukwu-Igbo Road by his administration would enhance quick access to the farm for the economic development of the area.
He said that the project was conceived about four years ago to contribute to the agricultural development and food sufficiency need of the country, adding that the company aims to expand further with the acquisition of additional 600 hectares of land at Ubulu-Uku in Aniocha South Local Council.