Petroleum Minister Reschedules Ground Breaking of Gas Revolution Industrial Park

Posted by African Examiner Latest Headlines, News Wednesday, November 12th, 2014

The minister of petroleum resources Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke has announced the postponement of the Official Ground Breaking Ceremony of the Gas Revolution Industrial Park in Delta state due to unresolved community feud.

A statement signed by the permanent in the ministry, Dr. Jamila Shu’ara says a new date will be communicated to both the investors and the general public.

The state reads in full: “The Honourable Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke, following consultations with the Executive Governor of Delta State, Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan has announced the rescheduling of the Ground Breaking Ceremony of the Gas Revolution Industrial Park earlier billed for Friday, November 14th, 2014 at the GRIP Project site, Warri South West LGA of Delta State, due to unresolved community issues.

“While expressing regret for the inconveniences the postponement may pose to various stakeholders, the Honourable Minister assured that the GRIP project is still on course and that a new date would be communicated to investors and the general public as soon as possible. “