The group’s President, Mr Kennedy West, who made this known in an interactive session with journalists on Tuesday in Port Harcourt, said that beneficiaries would acquire vocational skills in education, entrepreneurship, agriculture, entertainment, ICT, sports and tourism.
“We decided to embark on this scheme as we are worried about the low turnout of our people investing in some key sectors. We want our people to invest in security, tourism, entertainment, agriculture, marine, oil and gas-related businesses.
“So, we will encourage the people of Niger Delta to delve into such areas by empowering 1,000 persons in different vocations,” West said.
According to him, MOSIEND intends to collaborate with the nine governments of the Niger Delta, security agencies, local government hierarchy, traditional rulers and youth groups to address challenges affecting the region.
“The meeting will focus on strengthening community policing, boost local economy and tackle rising anti-social vices in the region. Some of the vices are the continuous sea piracy activities on the Bonny River (in Rivers state) and elsewhere within our creeks.
“We are worried about the heinous crimes that are being committed by our brothers, and we want them to desist from such acts,” he said.
West said that the group would also engage the services of Niger Delta Defence and Security Surveillance Network to boost security in the region’s maritime environment.
