By Onomiguren Agbamu
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori on Tuesday said the state is growing steadily in all economic development indicators.
Oborevwori disclosed this in his remarks at a thanksgiving service to mark the 33rd anniversary of the state’s creation at the Government House Chapel, Asaba.
Oborevwori also noted that the 33rd year anniversary journey had been eventful and fulfilling with the road filled with trials and triumphs, tests and testimonies.
He maintained that “Judging by all the indices of development, the state occupies a pride of place in the Nigerian federation, both locally and internationally.
The Governor urged Deltans to always and continue to unite in prayer, seeking God’s blessings and protection for the state.
While appreciating Deltans for the peaceful and mature manner they conducted themselves in the recent #endbadgovernance# protests, Oborevwori called for more of such support and solidarity in the months and years ahead to enable him deliver on the promises of his administration’s MORE Agenda.
On security across the state, Governor Oborevwori pledged to continue doing his best to ensure peace and security of the state, stating that only through sustainable peace that enduring development could thrive in the state.
He said his administration had continued to put the state ahead in terms of development by investing heavily in infrastructural development in all sectors of the state’s economy.
He added, “in the past 15 months we have demonstrated our resolve to keep Delta State ahead on all indices of social and economic development.
“We are investing massively in infrastructural renewal, upgrading our health care institutions, improving the learning climate in our schools and assisting the poor and vulnerable through our social investment programmes.
“We are also collaborating with security agencies in tackling the issues of kidnapping, cultism, and other crimes to ensure that safety and security of all residents in Delta State is guaranteed.
“Like I promised Deltans in my MORE Agenda, we will continue to enhance peace and security ; we are doing our best because when you look at what is happening in other states, you will know that we are trying as a state.
“I know that there are numerous challenges, but I will continue to encourage the security agencies; we will continue to partner to ensure peace in Delta State because it is only through sustainable peace that development can come to this state.”
He paid glowing tributes to former Governors and their deputies, past and present political office holders, civil servants – serving and retired, royal fathers and fathers of faith, community leaders and all Deltans at home and in the diaspora whose selfless sacrifices had contributed to the peace and progress of the state.
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