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  • Delta 2023: Augoye, the choice of Deltans – By Egagifo

    Delta 2023: Augoye, the choice of Deltans – By Egagifo

    By Comrade Obaro Egagifo

    Over the years, Delta State politics has grown into one of the most interesting in Nigeria, especially as the All Progressives Congress (APC) looks forward to wresting the State from the firm grip of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).

    This means battle, and the leaders of the PDP in the State know they cannot afford to miscalculate it’s political permutations, if not, the party stands the chance to lose the battle for the heart of Dennis Osadebay House, Asaba to the APC.

    With political fortune ever shining bright on the PDP family in Delta as a result of the “gentleman arrangement” of zoning the governorship seat across the three Senatorial Districts of the State, it becomes expedient that the PDP must get its permutations right for 2023.

    This is more so as Deltans have come to build their trust in the gentleman arrangement of the PDP in the State that they cannot trust the State in the hands of any other party.

    In getting it’s permutations right, the PDP must go into its drawing board devoid of sentiments and look into the array of aspirants before it, and make a good decision on the better person to fly the gubernatorial flag of the party come 2023 in order for the PDP to continue to retain the State.

    From the pulse of Deltans, the best choice before the PDP is no other but the gentle and humble Chief James Ojadovba Augoye. Chief Augoye is a man, who many Deltans have come to know very well during his time as two-time Commissioner for Works of Delta State.

    The reputation of Augoye across the State rubs off. He has been tested by the Governor Ifeanyi Okowa administration, and Deltans have come to build their trust in him. Those who have come close to the politician can attest to the gentle and humble nature of him.

    Having traversed the length and breadth of Delta State as Commissioner for Works, Augoye scored popularity among Deltans along the way. He, therefore, possesses the political wherewithal to win the State for the PDP as a result of his popularity.

    This is even more so as Augoye understands the leadership needs of Delta State, and most importantly, the developmental trajectory of the State and the needs of the people, having served as Commissioner for Works, and the only one to serve in that office for two terms since the creation of the State.

    Not just hinged on the political configuration of the PDP in Delta State nor his popularity to win the State for the party, the former Commissioner has what it takes to govern Delta State in real terms.

    Chief Augoye has a reputable public service record in politics.

    Until becoming Commissioner for Works, Augoye, popularly known as the Agadagba Okpe had served in various political and community capacities, gaining the necessary expertise needed for him to serve well as Governor.

    Born on May 16th, 1965 in the oil-rich community of Ugbokodo in Okpe local government area of the State, Augoye possesses this driving force to sustain the developmental trajectory of past and present leaders of the State.

    Augoye had a rapid and highly improbable rise to political limelight, so much that it is as though the spirits that position men for service are with him in his quest to become the next Governor of Delta State.

    Augoye may not be your typical politician. Reason for this is not far-fetched because he possesses a B.Sc. (Hons) in Political Science, and thus understands the fine prints of politics, and not the politics of bad blood we have come to be accustomed with in Nigeria.

    In addition to the style of politician he is, Augoye is more of an administrator, and having a Masters degree of Public Administration to his credit, he is an administrator par excellence. Augoye is no doubt the best hand to administer the resources of the State for best results.

    Recall that Augoye was appointed member of the Okpe Local Government transition committee, where he served as Chairman of the Internal Revenue Generating Committee in 2003. This no doubt places Augoye in a better position to generate much needed revenue for the running of the State.

    A governor should be able to properly manage the resources of his State for the greater good of every citizen of the State. Augoye as governor with his experience, will no doubt, ensure that the revenue generation capacity of Delta State is optimised.

    The fact that Augoye is a two term commissioner attests to his aptness in the utilization of resources. It is on record that he justified why he was appointed Commissioner for Works twice. This makes him appropriate for governor. He will deliver, and beat expectations.

    More also, Augoye understands Delta State is endowed with human resources, as well as understands very well the numerous natural resources the State is blessed with, and how to harness them for the greater good of Deltans.

    All these mean Augoye is the best option to consolidate on the infrastructural strides of Governor Okowa. Deltans are sure that Augoye will ensure continuity of government programmes, while building legacy projects his administration would be remembered for.

    Augoye has also served in the capacity of Councilor representing Ward 10 in the Okpe local Government Council Area between 2004 and 2007 and was appointed Okpe Local Government Council Chairman between 2012 and 2014.

    The Agadagba Okpe in 2015 served as the coordinator of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Campaign Council for Okpe Local Government Area, a position he used to mobilize support of over 65 towns, communities and villages in Okpe for Governor Okowa’s election in 2015.

    Chief Augoye held the same position for Gov. Okowa’s reelection in 2019, making PDP win all elections in Okpe local government area. Augoye delivers.

    As a grassroots politician he is, no doubt, Augoye will bring his experience to bear in mobilization of voters to prosecute the Delta State 2023 governorship election for the PDP to win it.

    It is, therefore, pertinent that the PDP considers Chief Augoye as it’s guber flag bearer because he is the one who can pull votes massively for the party in the 2023 governorship election to hold in the State.

    Augoye is by far the best choice for Deltans in the 2023 governorship election, and the PDP must bank on this.

    Fortune tellers have said that since Chief James Onanefe Ibori started the prevailing gentleman arrangement of the PDP in the State, and that another James is about to restart the cycle, Deltans are in for good tidings.

    While it is only God who knows who can become the next Governor of Delta State come 2023, one thing that is certain, is that God is with Augoye.

    The PDP can rest assured that if Chief Augoye bears the flag of the party in the 2023 governorship election, the APC cannot stand any chance of putting up a fight to take the State.

     

    ~ Comrade Obaro Egagifo, former Media Aide to Chief James Augoye, writes from Warri, Delta State

  • Delta 2023: Why Okpe should produce next Governor – DGM

    Delta 2023: Why Okpe should produce next Governor – DGM

    …as group canvasses support for Augoye’s governorship ambition

    As the race for 2023 elections gradually gathers momentum, a political pressure group in Delta State known as Delta Great Movement (DGM) has asserted that the Okpe people of Delta Central Senatorial District should produce the next Governor of the State.

    The political pressure group made the assertion in Ughelli, Ughelli North Local Government Area of the State on Tuesday during its inaugural meeting that was tagged: “Unveiling Project Augoye 2023: A Clarion Call to Service”.

    Speaking during the event, Dr Matthew Kwode, State Coordinator of DGM asserted that out of the three federal constituencies making up Delta Central Senatorial Districts, only the Okpe/Uvwie/Sapele/ federal constituency was yet to produce Governor.

    While appealing to stakeholders, traditional rulers, political and thought leaders across the State, Kwode stressed that owing to the zoning arrangements of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), it was only fair, equitable and just for Okpe, being the largest in the constituency, to produce the next Governor of the State.

    “We have been going round the State to appeal to all the leaders across the State. That was a campaign we started on the 12th of August 2020 to appeal that the rotation should start again with Delta Central.

    “We are of the view that Delta Central has three federal constituencies, namely: Ughelli South/Ughelli North/Udu federal constituency; Ethiope West/Ethiope East federal constituency and of course, Okpe/Uvwie/Sapele/ federal constituency.

    “Out of these three federal constituencies, it is only Okpe/Uvwie/Sapele federal constituency that is yet to produce a Governor.

    “Therefore, in the spirit of fairness, equity and justice, this group, Delta Great Movement, is appealing to all and sundry to allow Okpe to produce the next Governor of Delta State come 2023,” Kwode said.

    Meanwhile, the State Coordinator of DGM revealed that the group has endorsed the governorship aspiration of the State immediate past Commissioner for Works, Chief James Augoye.

    Reeling out the qualifications and achievements of Augoye, Kwode said the decision to endorse the immediate past Commissioner for Works for Governor was taken after due consideration.

    “There is a notion that the Okpe people, even though we have decided as a group to go round the State to appeal to all and sundry that the Okpe should produce the next Governor, but we have to also indicate interest because the governorship is not an appointment.

    “Therefore, the onus lies on the Okpe people to signify interest in contesting the gubernatorial election. On this note, we have gone into the drawing board, and we observed that one very notable son of the Okpe enclave, Chief James Augoye has indicated interest.

    “Augoye is accessible and acceptable to all Deltans, making him fit and proper to govern Delta State. Our focus is based on the affirmation, and other factors, that we have further decided to call on Chief James Augoye to contest the forthcoming gubernatorial election.

    “It was a very hard puzzle but we arrived at this quadratic puzzle using various exponential factors through hard combination, permutations, alignment and realignment to conclude on Chief James Augoye as the fit and proper person to build and consolidate on the democratic dividends of His Excellency, Senator (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa led administration.

    “Augoye will ensure continuity and strengthen the landmark achievements of the PDP in Delta State,” Kwode said.

  • CAN lauds Gov. Okowa’s performance in governance

    CAN lauds Gov. Okowa’s performance in governance

    …Christian group projects Augoye for Governor in 2023

    The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) on Friday poured encomium on the Governor of Delta State, Senator (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa for his outstanding performance in governance.

    Chairman of the Ugbokodo, Okpe Local Government Area chapter of the CAN, Pastor Alika Ogochukwu lauded the Governor at a prayer session organized for the governorship aspiration of Chief James Augoye, the former Delta State Commissioner for Works.

    The prayer session was organized by the Ugbokodo Political Forum (UPF), led by Mr. Sunday Omadaju, in conjunction with the Ugbokodo chapter of the CAN.

    The Association specially lauded Governor Okowa for his outstanding performance in governance, and appreciated the Governor for appointing Chief Augoye to serve with him.

    The CAN chairman said Governor Okowa did very well for making sure that Okpe Kingdom is ably represented in his administration. He also thanked the Governor for ensuring sustainable peace in the State, and for ensuring even distribution of projects across the State.

    Rating Augoye as Commissioner for Works, Ogochukwu said the former Commissioner performed above board in articulating the policies and programmes of the Okowa’s administration.

    He expressed optimism that if Augoye is given the opportunity to serve as Governor of the State come 2023 he will meet the expectations of Deltans.

    While calling on Deltans to throw their weights behind the aspiration of Augoye, the CAN chairman led prayers for the political processes in the State to favour the ambition of Augoye.

    Meanwhile, speaking during the prayer day, which Ogochukwu said was a confirmation of what God wants to do in the life of Augoye come 2023, the leader of UPF, Omadaju said the UPF is for every person resident in Ugbokodo irrespective of political affiliations.

    Speaking to the over hundreds of persons and over 20 clergymen present at the occasion, the UPF leader said the group was set up to lead mobilisation for Augoye as politicking for 2023 draws ever closer.

    Omadaju pleaded with Governor Okowa and the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to give Augoye the opportunity to serve the State in the capacity of Governor, given his antecedents as Commissioner for Works.

    Meanwhile, Governorship hopeful, Chief Augoye, speaking at the prayer day, recalled his dream of becoming Governor as far back as 29 years ago.

    Augoye revealed he first had the dream of becoming the Governor of Delta State in 1993. He said God told him 29 years ago and that he has never mentioned it to anyone.

    The two-time Delta State Commissioner for Works said he is a man who does not struggle for position, that everything he has or has become is by the grace of God.

    Augoye emphasized that by the grace of God, 2023 will be a year of total consolidation and advancement on His Excellency, Sen. Dr. Okowa’s legacy in Delta State. He stated that this means Deltans across the 25 local government areas of the State will continue to have reasons to glorify God.

    Augoye had said a day is coming when he will unveil his manifesto for Deltans to assess his plans and policies.

    At the event, prayers were said for God’s guidance and protection for Augoye’s aspiration as well as the success of the remaining part of the Gov. Okowa’s administration, which has developed the State in line with his SMART agenda for a stronger Delta.

    Highlights of the program include praise and worship to God, exhortation and prayers for Governor Okowa, Augoye and Delta State.

    Present at the prayer day are leaders of UPF; Mr. Francis Umuko and Mr. John Uvo, including the most elderly man of the community, Pa Isaac Ukeredi.

    Ministers present include: Pastor Olusoji Ajayi, Rev Dr. Johnson Imeh, Rev. Gladys Akpoumukoro, Pastor Gracious Onosakponome, Bishop Pat Aigbodelehe, Rev Ashley Idama, Rev. Apst Sunday Ikudehinbu, amongst others.

  • Gov Ortom commissions rehabilitated 100-year-old colonial bridge in Delta

    Gov Ortom commissions rehabilitated 100-year-old colonial bridge in Delta

    Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has commissioned a rehabilitated over 100-year-old colonial bridge in Delta State.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Governor Ortom commissioned the rehabilitated colonial bridge linking Oha to Orerokpe, the headquarters of Okpe Local Government Area.

    Prior to its rehabilitation, the bridge, which was about six feet wide, and could barely take one vehicle at a time, had been taken over by overgrown weeds.

    The over 100-year-old bridge was said to have been constructed by the colonial masters to facilitate their movement into the hinterland of the Niger Delta from the commercial city of Warri.

    The construction of the bridge by the colonial masters led to the Effurun-Oha-Orerokpe-Oviorie-Eku road project, which connects the university town of Abraka, Agbor and towards Onistha on the one hand and Uromi, Edo State en-route northern Nigeria on the other.

    However, the story of the historic bridge has changed as the Delta State Commissioner for Works, Chief James Augoye on Monday handed the completely rehabilitated bridge to the State Government for commissioning.

    The Benue State Governor who arrived in Delta State via the Osubi airport, was received by the State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa.

    TNG reports Governor Ortom also commissioned the Army Day Secondary School II, Effurun and other projects in the State.

  • Delta Govt completes rehabilitation of 100-year-old colonial bridge [PHOTOS]

    Delta Govt completes rehabilitation of 100-year-old colonial bridge [PHOTOS]

    The Delta State Government has completed the rehabilitation of the over 100-year-old colonial bridge linking Oha to Orerokpe, the headquarters of Okpe Local Government Area.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports the old and narrow Oha bridge is one of the oldest surviving relics of the colonial masters in Delta.

    Prior to its rehabilitation, the bridge, which was about six feet wide, and could barely take one vehicle at a time, had been taken over by overgrown weeds.

    Oha bridge constructed by colonial masters
    Prior to its rehabilitation, the bridge, which was about six feet wide, and could barely take one vehicle at a time, had been taken over by overgrown weeds

    The over 100-year-old bridge was said to have been constructed by the colonial masters to facilitate their movement into the hinterland of the Niger Delta from the commercial city of Warri.

    The construction of the bridge by the colonial masters led to the Effurun-Oha-Orerokpe-Oviorie-Eku road project, which connects the university town of Abraka, Agbor and towards Onistha on the one hand and Uromi, Edo State en-route northern Nigeria on the other.

    However, the story of the historic bridge has changed as the Delta State Commissioner for Works, Chief James Augoye on Monday handed the completely rehabilitated bridge to the State Government for commissioning.

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    Meanwhile, the Commissioner for Works had expressed the State Government’s assurance that all on-going road projects in the State would be completed before the end of the Governor Ifeanyi Okowa’s administration.

    He reiterated the determination of the Okowa led administration to open up agrarian communities by providing road infrastructure to improve the economic activities of the rural communities.

    While assuring the state government’s commitment towards the construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation of roads projects across the state, Augoye said, “all on-going road projects would be completed before the end of this administration”.

    TNG reports Governor Okowa promised to deliver the bridge during the 2019 electioneering campaign at Adane-Okpe Primary School in Orerokpe.

  • All on-going road projects would be completed before 2023 – Delta Govt

    All on-going road projects would be completed before 2023 – Delta Govt

    The Delta State Government has assured that all on-going road projects in the State would be completed before the end of the Governor Ifeanyi Okowa’s administration.

    The State Commissioner for Works, Chief James Augoye gave the assurance in Asaba while fielding questions from journalists on Thursday.

    Augoye assured that the 9.2 km Isheagu/Ewulu road in Aniocha South Local Government Area of the State would be completed and delivered before the end of this year as stipulated in the BOQ.

    He explained that the project which was awarded in March, 2021, had been cleared with over 1km overlayed with crushed stone.

    According to Augoye, the contractor handling the project would commence piling of bridges in a few days, stressing that with favourable weather, the road would be completed before the end of 2021.

    He reiterated the determination of the Okowa led administration to open up agrarian communities by providing road infrastructure to improve the economic activities of the rural communities.

    While assuring the state government’s commitment towards the construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation of roads projects across the state, Augoye added that all on-going road projects would be completed before the end of this administration.

  • Delta Govt approves construction of 13 roads, flyover

    Delta Govt approves construction of 13 roads, flyover

    The Delta State Executive Council (Exco) on Tuesday, approved the construction of thirteen roads across the state and a flyover along Ibusa Road at Koka junction, Asaba.

    The Commissioner for Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu, disclosed this during a post-exco briefing in Asaba.

    He said that the decisions reached at the meeting on the projects and other issues would impact positively on the lives of Deltans.

    Aniagwu, who was in company with his Works counterpart, Chief James Augoye, said, “today, at Exco meeting presided by our Governor, Senator (Dr.) Ifeanyi Okowa, a lot of projects were approved for construction and with me here is my brother the Commissioner for works who will brief you on the road projects.

    Augoye said the Ministry will complete the procurement processes for the projects by the end of January, 2021.

    He listed the approved roads to include Rehabilitation of 11.85km Odimodi, Ogulaha road in Burutu at a cost of N2.1billion,

    “Construction of rigid concrete pavement of 2.025km Stadium Road, Ugborodo in Warri South-West Local Government Area at a cost of N1.2 billion and Construction of 6.7km access road to Ekuku Bridge in Otefe-Oghara in Ethiope West Local Government Area at a cost of N1.01 billion,”

    Others include, “Widening and rehabilitation of 12.6km Jeddo, Ughoton road with a spur to Ugbokodo in Okpe Local Government Area at a cost of N1.8 billion.

    “Construction of 5.2km Alizomor, Alizor, Omumu Road in Ika South Local Government Area at a cost of N1.4 billion; Construction 11.6km Owa-Alero Umunede Road in Ika North East Local Government Area at a cost of N3.2 billion

    “Construction of 10.6km Boji-Boji Owa, Otolokpo road in Ika North East Local Government Area at a cost of N3.1 billion; Construction of Isheagwu Ewulu Road in Aniocha South Local Government Area 9.1km N2.5 billion.

    Augoye further said the “Construction of 500meters bridge with five stands across Orere River with access roads of 4.3km in Orere Town in Ughelli South Local Government Area at a cost of N9.8 billion

    “Reconstruction of 24km Ellu, Ovrode, Ofagbe, Orie-Irri, Okpe-Isoko, Uro-Irri and Ada-Irri road in Isoko North and Isoko South Local Government Areas N4.3billion

    “Construction of flyover along Ibusa Road by Koka Junction, Asaba Benin Expressway N6.2billion; Completion of the construction of 4.1km Akwukwu-Igbo, Ugbolu Road Phase 2 at a cost of N2.8 billion; Flood control measures along Madonna College Road in Asaba Oshimili South Local Government Area N1.8 billion and rehabilitation of Eku Agbor road, Section 1 Agbor to Umutu 41.2km at a cost of N424.4m whole section 2 from Umutu to Eku 35.2km will cost N382.8 million,”

    He said the State Government will engage two contractors to ensure that the road was completely rehabilitated by the end of January.

    Aniagwu also said Exco approved the sum of N1.379 billion to fund the 2020/2021 Job cycle for the Office of the Job Creation Bureau for the recruitment, training and distribution of starter packs for trainees to be handled by the Job Creation Office.

    “Our job creation efforts remains one of our star projects and a major component of our Smart Agenda which is today targeted at creating a stronger Delta.

    “Exco approved N227m for the Ministry of Health upgrade of the Clinical building at the Delta State University Teaching Hospital Oghara and the expansion of Mother and Child Hospital in Ekpan, Uvwie Local Government Area.

    “Exco approved the appointment of Obi Boniface Uyanwanne as the traditional ruler of Ubulubu kingdom in Aniocha North Local Government Area and the appointment of HRM Emmanuel Onobrakpeya Okumagba as the Orosuen of Okere-Urhobo Kingdom in Warri South Local Government Area,”

    Aniagwu further said Exco also approved the amendment to the law guiding the succession of the throne of the Obi of Owa Kingdom to include that at the event that the Obi dies in Owa Kingdom without a male son, the eldest surviving brother will be crowned king.

  • Agbor-Abraka-Eku road needs total reconstruction – Works Commissioner

    Agbor-Abraka-Eku road needs total reconstruction – Works Commissioner

    Delta State Commissioner for Works, Mr James Augoye has called on the Federal Government to commence work to reconstruct the Agbor-Abraka-Eku road.

    The Works Commissioner, who made the call on Thursday during a media parley, noted that the Agbor-Abraka-Eku road has expired and, therefore, needs total reconstruction.

    Augoye recalled that the failed road, which is taking a toll on motorists plying the route, especially Deltans, had been repaired twice by the Governor Ifeanyi Okowa administration.

    He revealed that the road had been approved for reconstruction by the Federal Government and awarded to CGC Nigeria Limited.

    While disclosing that the State Government will no longer embark on repairs on the road, the Commissioner however, said if the Federal Government failed to commence work, the State Government might have to reconsider its decision.

    He assured of the State Government’s commitment to open up more roads across the State, especially in rural communities, as captured in the proposed 2021 budget.

    On the ongoing construction of Storm Water Drainage in the State Capital, he informed that the 6th phase of the project, which will link the Summit Road to Anwai River, will commence in 2021.

    Augoye called on Deltans to take ownership of government projects in their communities to prevent vandals from destroying such projects, citing the example of the removal of interlock bricks from constructed roads and iron steps from underground drainage.

  • Delta Govt to connect Kwale, Benekuku communities with historic bridge

    Delta Govt to connect Kwale, Benekuku communities with historic bridge

    The Delta State Commissioner for Works, Chief James Augoye has expressed determination by the State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa to connect Kwale and Benekuku communities with a historic bridge.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Augoye expressed Governor Okowa’s determination to connect the communities on Monday during an inspection tour of the Benekuku-Kwale bridge and approach roads, which are presently under construction in Ndokwa West and East Local Government Areas of the State.

    The Commissioner was accompanied to the inspection by top government functionaries, including the Deputy Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Ochor C. Ochor; Commissioner for Finance, Chief Fidelis Tilije; Commissioner for Trade and Commerce, Hon. Chika Ossai; Commissioner for Housing, Chief Festus Ochonogho and other Ndokwa nation’s leaders.

    The Deputy Speaker and the other government functionaries present during the inspection expressed satisfaction with the quality of work done so far by the contractor while expressing gratitude to the State Governor for his massive investment in that project which will link Ndokwa West and East as well as serve the oil and gas company in that area in line with the stronger Delta mantra of the Governor.

  • Delta Govt. to complete Asaba storm water drainage in 3 months

    Delta Govt. to complete Asaba storm water drainage in 3 months

    The Okpanam storm water drainage project in Asaba channelling flood to Iyi-Uku River in Okotomi Quarters would be ready for inauguration within the next three months, Commissioner for Works, Chief James Augoye has said.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Augoye, who disclosed this on Thursday while inspecting the project, said that the 4.6km drain was a proactive measure taken by the state government to address the flooding from Okpanam to Shoprite area in Asaba.

    While disclosing that the depth of the drains were 3.5 metres by 1.2 metres, 1.5 metres by 1.5 metres and 0.9 meters by 0.9 meters depending on the topography of the affected area, he said so far, 2.9km had been completed by the contracting firm.

    The commissioner said that the state government was already tarring five roads around Okpanam Road in a bid to control flood which was already a big problem on the road, adjoining streets and Okpanam community.

    “We are also constructing some adjoining streets, about 12 of them. The essence is to reduce the volume of silts (sands) that move from this area to block the drains along the Okpanam Road. These are the areas through which the flood water moves from Okpanam down to Asaba. So, we have to take care of that,” he said.

    While saying that many other roads were being constructed and tarred in Warri and Uvwie, Chief Augoye charged the contractors to redouble efforts to meet deadlines for the various projects in the state.

    On the Okpanam/Okotomi storm water drain project, the Works Commissioner said that 60 per cent of the marked buildings for demolition have been paid for, stressing that those that built without proper acquisition would not be paid.

    He gave assurance that the various projects were being supervised by his ministry to ensure that Deltans get value for money spent on road infrastructure.

    The Project Manager of Levant Construction Company, the firm handling the storm water drain, Ghassan Fadel said that the drainage project was on course, pointing out that it would be completed in the next three months.

    Speaking on the project, the Commissioner for Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu said that the COVID-19 pandemic cannot deter the Senator Ifeanyi Okowa led administration from embarking on projects that would make life conducive for Deltans.

    Aniagwu said that Governor Okowa was desirous of building a stronger Delta through infrastructure transformation and human capital development.

    Some residents of the area where the storm water drain project is being executed commended the state government for coming to their aid, even as they pledged their support to the present administration in the realisation of set goals.