LOCAL CONTRNT: DSLCA To Hold One Day Summit In Delta

DSLCA DG, Hon. (Dr.) Morris Idiovwa

"All stakeholders including Companies operating in Delta State, traditional rulers of host and impacted communities, president generals and Chairmen of clusters/communities, community development boards(CDB) and opinion leaders are invited to the proposed summit." DSLCA.

The Delta State Local Content Agency, DSLCA today said it will be holding a One-Day Summit with key players in the local content industry on December 2.

DSLCA Director-General, Hon. (Dr.) Morris Idiovwa disclosed this at a press conference held at the Government House Annex, Warri.

Hon. Idiovwa who was represented by DSLCA Special Technical Adviser, Chief Emma Avworo said the event will hold at the Unity Hall, Government House, Asaba.

He said all stakeholders including Companies operating in Delta State, traditional rulers of host and impacted communities, president generals and Chairmen of clusters/communities, community development boards (CDB) and opinion leaders are invited to the proposed summit.

Hon. Idiovwa said the objective of the summit is not limited to creating a platform where the agency can be formally introduced to companies operating in the State, harnessing ideas on how best to implement Local Content policies, encouraging the use of MoUs/GMoUs in defining relationships with host communities(with focus on the development of local workforce/capacity of local contractors, and encouraging the development of local skills and Entrepreneurship to facilitate employment creation, enterprise development and local economic growth).

According to him, "The proposed summit would provide the best platform for His Excellency the Governor to lend his most compelling and credible voice to the agency that will help to surmount any oppositions and or gridlocks that the agency may encounter in the near future as it carries out its lawful duties.

"The summit is expected to be chaired by the Managing Director of Shell Nigeria Exploration Company Mrs. Elohor Aiboni, while guest speakers include Engr. Alex Neyin, Dr. Leamon Ikpea and other experts in the industry in the Country."