Ebonyi entrepreneur aims to create 1000 jobs for local youths
Francis Chukwu, CEO of Okamkpa Oil & Gas Ltd, has announced plans to generate over 1000 jobs for youths in the Edda clan of Ebonyi State. He explained that the company was established to make energy products more accessible and reduce the stress residents face searching for fuel, especially during festive periods. Francis Chukwu credited local leaders for their support and emphasized the company’s expansion into agribusiness and hospitality. He also praised the enabling environment provided by the state government and community leaders.
What we know
- Francis Chukwu aims to employ more than 1000 people from Edda through Okamkpa Oil & Gas Ltd within seven years.
- The company was set up in Owutu Edda to ease access to petroleum products for the local community.
- Plans include expanding into agribusiness and hospitality to diversify opportunities.
- Chukwu acknowledged support from the Edda LGA chairman, Prince Chima Ekumankama, and praised former governor and Minister of Works, David Umahi, as well as Governor Francis Nwifuru.
- He stated there are no security challenges, as the business is community-owned and protected.
