OGUN 2015: UNVEILING THE ARTICLES OF THE #NEW PACT# Good morning good people of the Gateway State. As the PDP Guber primary slated for 8th December 2014 draws closer, I present to you the 5th Article contained in Hon. Akinlades #NEWPACT# (with the people of Ogun State). As always, the objective is to intimate you with the programmes and plans of the #NewPact#; its Impact on our individual lives and the Gateway State at large. So... Enjoy the series! *ARTICLE NUMBER 5* 5) ECONOMIC DIVERSIFICATION AND REVENUE GENERATION A) Fully implement the 3 free trade zones in Igbesa, Olokola and Kajola. B) Facilitate the functional take off the Gateway Airport and the Olokola Liquified Natural Gas Project (OKLNG) C) Focus on expanding the tax base rather than increasing tax. D) Ensure optimal exploitation of the mineral resources in the state e.g bitumen in Ijebu East and Waterside, Limestone, gypsum and kaolin in Sagamu, Ewekoro, Yewa North and Yewa Douth, glass sand and granite in most parts of Ogun Central. E) Take full advantage of the location of Ogun State for real estate development and manufacturing. F) Vigorously pursue the adoption of Ogun State as an oil producing state. POLICY THRUST: * SPECIFIC STRATEGY: * Surely, a new Ogun is in the offing. Happy Weekend People!
Posted on: Fri, 05 Dec 2014 07:48:19 +0000