Ndokwa Political office holders inspect projects; applaud Okowa’s developmental strides in Ndokwa nation

By Unue Emeka,

 

Political office holders in Ndokwa nation, Delta State, on Monday commended the state governor, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa after inspecting ongoing projects by the state government in Ndokwa Land.

The political office holders led Deputy Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Ochor Christopher Ochor, applauded Governor Okowa’s developmental strides across the three local government areas in Ndokwa nation.

The top government functionaries stated that it was gratifying to note that the projects were not white elephants in nature, but projects that will boost the economy and living standard of Ndokwa people.

The team made up of both elected and appointed officials, including the Member Representing Ndokwa West Constituency in the State House of Assembly, Hon. Charles Emetulu, Commissioner for Housing, Chief Festus Ochonogor, Finance, Fidelix Tilije, Trade and Investment, Chika Ossai, the Chairman, Delta State Internal Revenue Service, Chief Monday Onyeme, Chairman, Ndokwa West Local Government Council, Hon. Christopher Osakwe and the Commissioners Representing Ndokwa ethnic nationality in the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission, Dr Samuel Ossai, Mr Ikechukwu Akozor, among others, were received on arrival at the multi-million Naira Kwale-Beneku road and bridge project by the State Commissioner for Works, Chief James Auguoye.

 

At the Kwale-Beneku road and bridge project, the Commissioner for Works, Chief James Auguye stated that work has reached an advanced stage on the bridge and that it would be delivered in 2021.

Chief Auguoye explained that the length of the bridge is 360 meters with an approaching road of 1,500 meters, stressing “this is one of the longest bridges constructed by this administration. It involves two bridges; a smaller one of about 40 meters span and another that is about 320 meters.

The Works Commissioner stated that there are provisions for walkways in the project, which he said was awarded in 2018.

The leader of the team, Rt Hon Ochor Ochor who represents Ukwuani Constituency in the House, expressed satisfaction at the progress of work on the bridge project and commended the government commitment to finishing the job on record time.

The Deputy Speaker who spoke on behalf of the people of Ndokwa nation thanked Governor Okowa for the projects which he said will open up communities in Ndokwa East and Ndokwa West local government areas.

At the Eke Modern Market, the Commissioner for Trade and Investments, Hon. Chika Ossai highlighted the social and economic values of the market, which he said is ready for commissioning.

Hon Ossai disclosed that the project was started by the Ndokwa West Local Government Council but was abandoned before it was taken over by Governor Okowa’s administration.

He promised that the state government will provide other facilities, including water, electricity and waste disposal bins in the market, disclosing that networks of internal roads were also being executed in the market.

The State Commissioner for Finance, Chief Fidelis Tilije, who spoke alongside with the Deputy Speaker during an interview with newsmen at the end of the inspection, stated that Governor Ifeanyi Okowa did not only ensure that Ndokwa sons and daughters hold key positions in the government, he has also executed landmark projects in the area.

Tilije also dispelled fears of abandonment of any of the projects as a result of the funding, saying that the state government was up to date with the financial obligations to the contractors handling the various projects.

He stated further that Ndokwa nation never had it so good and urged the people to continue their support for the Okowa’s led administration.

The Deputy Speaker, Rt Hon Ochor Ochor said the project inspection in Ndokwa communities will be a continuous one, stressing that the exercise was being carried out under the auspices of “Ndokwa Sons And Daughters Holding Elective And Appointive Positions In Government”.