By Onomiguren Agbamu
Delta State Governor, Rt Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has pledged that his administration would be fair, just, and equitable to all parts of the state.
He said that every senatorial district would be treated equally in terms of projects and appointments.
Oborevwori gave the pledge at a grand reception in honour of the immediate past Governor of the state, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa held on Saturday at home town Owa, Ika North-East Local Government Area of the state.
According to him, we have promised to do more for Deltans for entrusting us with this cherished mandate, and we will do so with the fear of God.
He commended the Ika nation for organizing the reception in honour of the former Governor, saying “You have done very well for the people of Delta and your eight years in the saddle have been very wonderful and impactful on the lives of our people.
“There is nothing as good as your people celebrating you because some people will finish serving in public office and they cannot return home.
“But here you are being celebrated and given a hero’s welcome by your people, and Deltans have come in their large numbers to honour you today in appreciation of your good deeds.
“I want to appreciate the Ika nation for organizing this hosting in your honour and I appeal to Deltans to extend the same love and support shown you to our administration.
“The immediate past Governor is well-experienced in governance and leadership and I learned a lot from him in the last eight years.
“I hope to serve you people and to be a Governor for all Deltans. I will be fair to you all in everything we are going to do in this administration,” Oborevwori assured.
In his remarks, the immediate past Governor, senator (Dr.) Okowa thanked the Ika nation and Deltans for the honour done him and his family and appreciated everyone who supported his administration’s success story.
He said, “Am truly excited to be back home and to be received in this manner and I must thank you all for honouring me and my family.
“Coming home in this way gives me a lot of peace and joy because when your people receive you the manner they have received us, it gives us a lot of comfort because it indicates that we can return home anytime.
“Throughout my eight years, Ika nation was very peaceful and that gave me the opportunity to perform my duties very well, and I must thank our youths and all stakeholders for the peace we are enjoying across the state.
“Let me appreciate all Deltans for their prayers and support, and I owe you all gratitude because Delta has continued to prove its worth in the comity of states in this nation.
“I thank God for the support we got from all elected and appointed public officials. We are proud to have done the best we could have given the circumstances that we found ourselves, but we were able to impact on the lives of our people,” he said.
He urged the people to extend support to the Oborevwori administration to advance the state through its M.O.R.E. agenda.
“You have shown me love, please extend same to Sheriff Oborevwori. He has promised us that he is going to do more, and I am convinced in my heart that he is prepared for the job.
“Your Excellency, we are proud of you and I thank Deltans for voting for you and our party,” Okowa stated.
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