Okowa, Uduaghan commission projects in Ika South

Delta state confirmed its status as a pace setting state when Governor Ifeanyi Okowa brought his predecessor Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan to Boji-Boji, Agbor to commission the Ogbemudein Model Secondary School, Agbor as part of activities marking his one year in office, a gesture that is rare.

At the commissioning of upgraded facilities at Ogbemudein Model Secondary School, Agbor which was performed by Dr Uduaghan, Governor Okowa recalled that the structure was started by former Governor Uduaghan's administration.

Governor Okowa, and his predecessor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghna at
Ogbemudein Model Secodary School, Agbor.

He said "We must commend the immediate past Governor for starting the construction of these schools, though, only four of them have been completed at the moment, we hope to complete all and construct new ones."
While assuring that he will consolidate on the projects initiated by his predecessors, Governor Okowa specifically, thanked former Governor Uduaghan for leaving the United Kingdom to attend the commissioning exercise, asserting, "it is my prayer and hope that one day, all the schools in Delta State will look like this edifice."
The Governor challenged teachers to carry out their duties diligently and urged students not to toy with their studies to enable them become good parents and citizens in the future.
Former Governor Uduaghan at the occasion, eulogized Governor Okowa for his giant achievements within one year of being in office and commended the Governor for inviting him to commission projects as part of activities to mark his one year in office.
"I want to thank you (Governor Okowa) for inviting me to commission this project, I am happy that you did not abandon the project," Dr Uduaghan remarked.

Dr. Uduaghan commissioning the Ogbemudein Model Secondary School, Agbor

Uduaghan recalled how the school came to be sited in its present location at Agbor. He said the school had been earmarked for another area in the state but the people of the community insisted that the state government must pay them the sum of N300 million as condition for sitting the school in their community. It was on that impossible note that the school was relocated to Agbor.  

The Obi of Agbor, HRM Keagbokuzi I who spoke through Dr Emmanuel Tibi said they were excited that Governor Okowa had such numerous number of projects to commission in his Kingdom within his one year in office.
According to the Dein, "Agbor people are very proud of you (Governor Okowa), they are very happy that within one year, you have been able to manage the resources of the state to put in place this wonderful projects."
Earlier in a welcome address, the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education in the state, Mr Chiedu Ebie, said, "it is worthy of note to mention that though 12 of such legacy projects were embarked upon by the previous administration, only two could be completed before their exit; significantly, this administration took giant steps at ensuring the continuation of some of these projects and I make bold to state today that two similar projects have been duly completed and are now in use."