The Governor of Delta State, Senator Dr.
Ifeanyi Okowa has said his administration will continue to patronize
contractors that has track records of delivering quality projects.
The Governor gave the assurance today during
the commissioning of Okpe-Olomu/Umolo road, in Ughelli South local government
area of the state.
Governor Okowa accompanied by his Deputy, Barr. Kingsley Otuaro, top government officials and political office holders also, carried out inspection and commissioned roads in Ughelli South and Uvwie local government areas of the state.
Governor Okowa accompanied by his Deputy, Barr. Kingsley Otuaro, top government officials and political office holders also, carried out inspection and commissioned roads in Ughelli South and Uvwie local government areas of the state.
Some of the
projects commissioned or inspected by the Governor and his team include,
Ewu-Orere road, Ovwor/Effurun-Otor bridge, Rehabilitation of
Ekakpamre/Ekrokpe/Usiefurun road, construction of Ugbomro road and the Federal
University of Petroleum Resources junction, Osubi Airport road dualization
project, and commissioning of Obodo Avenue, Shaguolo area, off Refinery and Petrochemical
Company, Ekpan.
"I
am impressed with the quality of work done on the roads; we will give more jobs
to contractors who deliver their works to specifications and as at when
due," the Governor said.
At
the Palace of Okobaro of Ughievwen, HRM Matthew Ediri Egbi, Owahwa II and that
of the Ovie of Uvwie, HRM Emmanuel Sideso Abe I, Governor Okowa explained what
his administration has been doing to uplift the standard of living of Deltans
within the past two years.
He
commended the traditional rulers in the state for instilling in their subjects,
especially, the youths the need to avoid any action that could lead to break
down of law and order, noting that a peaceful state would lead to more revenue
for the execution of projects.
The
Governor also, assured the people of Uvwie that government would resume work on
the Warri/Effurun road dualization project in the next dry season, adding that
other roads in the area would also be looked into with a view to working on
them.
He
used the occasion to urge miners to liaise with the State government to carry
out a proper environmental impact assessment before mining licences are issued
to Miners, assuring that the different empowerment programmes will continue to
create job opportunities for the people and make them to be employers of
labour.
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