BY Emma Arubi & Akpokona Omafuaire

WARRI – PRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan, weekend, in Warri, Delta State, tasked Nigerians to take  advantage of the 2010 Local Content Development Act for the oil and gas down stream sector, to grow the nation’s economy and create employment opportunities.

The President said the Local Content Development Act was key to the transformation agenda of his government.
He noted that  it was aimed at 100 percent development of the nation’s economy, particularly the oil and gas down stream sector by Nigerians.

Jonathan, represented by Dr. Diezani Allison-Madueke, Minister for Petroleum, during the official commissioning of the ultra-modern office complex of Lee Engineering and Construction Company, Ekpan, Uvwie Local Government Area of the state, said there were vast opportunities in the Act and urged Nigerians to closely monitor and explore the Act in order to better their lives and the nation’s economy.

He commended Lee Engineering and Construction Company for its outstanding performance and determination to break new frontiers and make a positive impact in the country.