Lobito,  –  The deputy governor of Benguela province, Eliseu Epalanga praised  Thursday the involvement of private sector in economic and social projects carried out in  Lobito district.

According to the government official, who was speaking during the 97th anniversary of  Lobito, the city has registered a fast growth result of several initiatives of entrepreneurs.

To the deputy governor, the projects designed by entrepreneurs, despite of promoting wealth  generates jobs to hundreds of youths of the region.

Lobito, which gained city status on September 2, 1913, has presently a population estimated  at 1.2 million inhabitants.