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Anioma Communities meet under the concept of Njiko Aniocha-Oshimili
The Anioma people of Aniocha and Oshimili in Delta State met recently in Asaba to draw up blueprint for the economic development of the area. This was done under the auspices of Njiko Aniocha-Oshimili initiated by Prof Epiphany Azinge. It was the maiden edition of an economic summit mandated to draw up roadmap to assist the economic recovery of Aniocha and Oshimili areas of Anioma. The event which attracted great and important personalities from the area with the state governor, His Excellency, Senator Dr. Arthur Okowa in attendance, targeted issues as they affected internally generated funds from Aniocha-Oshimili for the development of the area. Concern was also laid on identifying agricultural potentials of Aniocha-Oshimili axis to feed the people and how to create employment for the teeming population of the area.
Speaking at the event, Governor Okowa challenged political office holders to empower their constituents with skill acquisition. He also called on them to equip the youths of their constituencies to acquire entrepreneurial skills that will help them to become self-reliant. This call made on Friday May 26 at the maiden summit also advised political office holders and philanthropists to go beyond purchase of motorcycles for their people but train such people to acquire necessary entrepreneurial skills.
“I am pleading that our politicians train the people to acquire skills and mentor them than just giving out motorcycles and other equipment as empowerment programmes. If the people are well-trained and they work hard on their own, they can be creators”. The Governor added.      
The initiator of the summit, Prof Azinge who had earlier welcomed guests to the programme, in his welcome address assured on the relevance of the summit which he said was to move the Aniocha-Oshimili forward economically.
Some of the personalities present at the program were Distinguished Senator Peter Nwaoboshi, Evangelist Hon Amaechi Mrakpor, Hon Barr (Mrs) Pat Ajudua, Dr. Tony Iweaka, Chief Clement Ofuani, Prof Sylvester Monye, Barr. Mike Ejiofor, Mr. Innocent Isichei, among others.  


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