Governorship Candidate of the All Progressives Congress in Rivers State, Arch. Tonye Cole says if the state can build structures for talents in each region of the state, there will b a decline in unemployment and insecurity.
Cole, who disclosed this in a statement said every Local Government Area in the state is blessed with diverse talent.
He stated that for a state like Rivers blessed with both human, natural and mineral resources, it is disappointing that it is rated so highly in unemployment.
His statement reads,
Agbani Darego, Joseph Yobo, Herbert Wigwe these are just a few names of leaders that have come out from Rivers State to the global stage. It is not an understatement, therefore, to say that our people are immensely talented.
However, according to the statistics on Nigeria’s labour force published by the NBS for 4th quarter of 2020, Rivers State ranks top 5 in unemployment in Nigeria. For a State blessed with both human, natural and mineral resources it is disappointing to see that we are rated so highly in unemployment.
Unemployment contributes directly to the decline of any economy, making livelihood difficult for the masses. You would agree with me that some of the problems we face in Rivers State can be solved if the needs of the people are prioritized.
We must create jobs for youths, empower them with useful skills, and attract investors to help develop the tech sector in Rivers State. By doing this, we will have more people working rather than roaming the streets and contributing to the insecurity of the state.
For an economy to survive, the revenue and expenditures of the state must be put into consideration. Policies must be put into place and leaders must be held accountable for how they spend money meant for the masses.
