GPOC President Launches Football Tournament
The President of Greater Pioneer Operating Company (GPOC) Mr. Cao Jiyuan has arrived in Unity State where he officially opened the State championship tournament under the theme “Youth are the Future of the Nation.” 27 March 2013 The President of Greater Pioneer Operating Company (GPOC) Mr. Cao Jiyuan urged the youth in Unity state to participate in sports competition to avoid idleness. [Luk Riek Nyak] By Luk Riek Nyak BENTIU, 26 March 2013 (Gurtong) -“This is very important day for us to have this football game in Unity State…we will at this time to continue to support the local community who had suffered so much during the long term oil exploration and who have not benefitted throughout,” said Jiyuan. “We have to live in peace among ourselves so that development of this nation is obtained,” he said. Jiyuan also urges the youth in the state to participate in all forms of competition to avoid idleness. Speaking at the sideline after the official opening the championship tournament, the President said the company is waiting for the final directive but did not specify when exactly the oil flow will start. He said “around 40 oil wells are ready and waiting for operation in Unity Oil field and that could not delay the oil flow as the rest of the wells that were damaged will very soon be repaired. The State Deputy Governor Brig. Michael Chiangjiek Geay said oil should facilitate development in the community. “We are expecting the oil companies to do more to the community, your first community development fund should prioritize the construction of youth offices in the state that may reduce the increase of cattle raiding in the near future,” Geay said. Geay warned said that the previous oil companies did not fulfill the needs of the community in delivering the necessary services needed. He said the company should work hand in hand with the Ministry of Information and Communication, Culture, Youth and Sport to encourage the youth participate in sports. During the civil society conference on oil which was attended by the GPOC President in December, the oil companies were blamed for failing to respect the life and rights of the local population. Posted in: Home, Business -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "South Sudan Info - The Kob" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
