Delta State Governor, Sheriff Francis Oborevwori, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to restoring the lost glory of Warri, Uvwie and its environs through massive infrastructural renewal and environmental sustainability.
Oborevwori made the commitment during the thanksgiving service held in honour of Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Emomotimi Guwor, at the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area of the state.
Góvernór Oborevwori, who expressed delighted to join the Speaker and his family in thanking God for his elevation as number-one lawmaker in Delta State, remarked that God is always pleased when men gave thanks to Him, while admonishing the Speaker to hold on to God in his private and public life.
On flooding experienced in Warri and its environs, Governor Oborevwori said his administration would demolish all structures built along waterways and cautioned against dumping of refuse on drainages to give way for free-flow of flood water in the area.
According to him, “A few days ago, I was sent a viral video on the flooded Airport Road in Warri, which of course, was caused by our people because they have built structures along the waterways.
“They have also blocked drainage channels with refuse but I can assure you that drainages in Warri will be taken care of and flood will no longer disturb our people when we are through.
“We will rebuild infrastructure in Warri with good roads, flyovers, drainages and street-lights and we shall restore the lost glory of the oil city”.
While rejoicing with the Speaker and his family, Governor Oborevwori urged him to trust God in his private and public life and to remain humble, as well as accountable to his colleagues.
Góvernór Oborevwori said: “For you to survive as a Speaker, as a leader, you must be humble, transparent and accountable and it is on record that I paid N530 million into the treasury and I also left money in the coffers of the state House of Assembly.
“There is no House of Assembly in the country that has done what I did and it is my prayer that you succeed and perform better than I did.”
“I survived six years as Speaker because I had a good governor who listened and I urge you to always do the right thing despite pressures.
“As a governor, I am committed to the welfare of the Legislature and we will work together to make life more meaningful for our people,” he added.
Guwor, in his remarks, thanked his guests for honouring his invitation and expressed gratitude to God for elevating him to the number-one lawmaker in Delta State.
In his message, Pastor in charge of RCCG, Region 23, Charles Obasa, urged leaders to strive to live a life of purpose, motive and vision to make impact in the lives of the people they are leading.
Obasa prayed for the wisdom, knowledge and understanding of God upon leaders in Delta and Nigeria.
The thanksgiving service was attended by the Governor of Taraba State, Dr. Kefas Agbu, represented by the Speaker, wife of the Deputy Governor, Catherine Onyeme; immediate past Governor of the state, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa; immediate past Deputy Governor, Deacon Kingsley Otuaro and state Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Kingsley Esiso.
