Bayelsa Government Seeks Stake in $3.5B Petrochemical Project
Bayelsa State government seeks an equity stake in the $3.5 billion Brass Fertiliser and Petrochemical Project on Brass Island. Governor Douye Diri requested a partnership with the project's management team to ensure the state benefits from the initiative.
The move comes as a response to concerns over the exclusion of oil-producing states from the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) implementation. Governor Diri emphasized the need for host communities to have a say in projects affecting their lands, highlighting flaws in the PIA's current structure.
The state aims to secure a role in the project to drive progress and ensure local participation in major industrial developments.
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