Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN has appreciated President Muhammadu Buhari for the role he played in the actualization of the Bitumen exploitation in the state.
What is Bitumen? – Bitumen is a black viscous mixture of hydrocarbons obtained naturally or as a residue from petroleum distillation. It is used for road surfacing and roofing.
Governor Akeredolu who took to his twitter account to share the “Journey of Hope” of the Bitumen project said it’s understandable that a sustainable project takes time but a promise is a promised that must be fulfilled.
The Governor in another tweet appreciated President Buhari for his commitment to the project through the Presidential Economic Diversification Initiative which was launched in 2017.
In his tweets: “We understand that sustainable development takes time but a promise is a promise. When we say it, we always do it. #DevelopOndo.”
“I must also appreciate @MBuhari for his commitment to this project through the Presidential Economic Diversification Initiative which started around the beginning of my administration.”
I must also appreciate @MBuhari for his commitment to this project through the Presidential Economic Diversification Initiative which started around the beginning of my administration.
— Arakunrin Akeredolu (@RotimiAkeredolu) July 29, 2020
Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) earlier repoted that over 5 million metric tonnes of Bitumen were imported in April in the state.
Exploitation of bitumen in Ondo state might be a saving grace for Nigeria as it would reduce cost in Importation therefore also creating Jobs and Empowerment for youths.
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