By Ebi COLLINS
The Managing Director and Chief Executive of Pamol Nigeria Limited, Mr. Fidelis Godspower Obi, has disclosed that the depletion of the estate and land policy by past administration have hindered maximal rubber production.
Speaking when the Commissioner for Wealth Creation And Employment, Hon. Patrick Egbede, paid a courtesy call at the company headquarters in Odukpani, Obi said the policy caused the destruction of several trees warranty and the retrenchment of many rubber tree tappers.
He further disclosed that job vacancies are available for young graduates of agronomy and agricultural engineers in the company.
According to him, applicants should contact the office for further details and follow due process for employment.
Obi, however, commended the president administration of Senator, Prince Bassey Edet Otu for his sensitivity to the growth of the company and symbiotic relationship with the state government.
The MD said the company is having challenges in the area of double taxation and land encroachment by some landlord communities as well as insecurity.
Earlier, the Commissioner for Wealth Creation And Employment, Hon.Patrick Egbede, called for a more robust synergy between the company and the state government especially in the areas of employment of Cross Riverians into the company.
Hon. Egbede informed the company management that data collation for the unemployed was ongoing across the state and that it would not be stressful to recommend qualified Cross Riverrians for any job.
He said his office will interact with relevant authorities to intervene in the enumerated areas of challenge especially the issues of double taxation, land encroachment and insecurity.
The Commissioner, who was pleased with the warm reception, promised to sustain the present tempo of synergy between the company and the state government.
