· Okowa challenges managers of govt
institutions on accountability
Delta State
Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa has challenged managers of government institutions
to ensure that finances were accountably utilized to the benefits of the
masses.
The governor who
spoke while commissioning projects executed at the Delta State Polytechnic,
Ozoro Thursday (01/12/16) said the recession affecting the country has called
for proper utilization of resources to avoid any form of wastage.
Outside view of Delta state Polytechnic stadium, Ozoro. |
Projects
commissioned at the polytechnic included a 14, 000 capacity Olympic size
stadium, laboratory building for science laboratory technology department,
engineering workshop for the department of chemical engineering, restructured gate
of the polytechnic, fire fighting station building, fire fighting truck and
back up truck and two kilometre campus roads.
"It is one
thing to generate fund, it is another to make accountable use of such
fund," the governor said, observing that the governing council and
management of the Ozoro Polytechnic had done very well in utilizing revenue
generated by the institution.
Inside view of the stadium |
He also commended
the institution for providing the enabling environment for academic activities
to thrive, noting that while the courses offered by the institution have
increased, the courses have also, been accredited 100 per cent.
"I believe
that students will leave this institution well equipped for the future,"
Governor Okowa reiterated, and used the occasion to sue for peace in the state
to ensure speedy development.
The Governor who
took the kick off at a commemorative football match between students of Federal
Polytechnic, Auchi and the Delta State Polytechnic, Ozoro which was watched by
more than 14, 000 persons, asserted, "it is time we sheathe our swords, it
is time we embrace dialogue as the best form of dispute resolution; a lot of
investors are coming to our state but, we should create the enabling
environment for such investments to thrive; it is my belief that God will
continue to assist us as a state and we are convinced that we will continue to
be accountable and do a lot more for our people."
Governor Okowa commissioning the project |
The Ovie of Ozoro
Kingdom, HRM Anthony Ogbogbo, Ibuka 1 lauded Governor Okowa for providing
pragmatic government in the state which was transcending to all sectors in the
state.
Earlier, Chairman,
Governing Council of the Institution, Hon. Funkekeme Solomon had commended
Governor Okowa for his assistance which made it possible for such landmark
projects to be executed while the Rector of the Polytechnic, Dr Jacob Oboreh
disclosed that the projects were executed by the staff and students of the
institution.
"I have firm
belief that as a Polytechnic that trains manpower for the technical development
of our nation, we have the manpower and all the skills required for the
execution of these projects," he said, adding, "we adopted a model
whereby staff and students in engineering, building technology and quantity
surveying departments are involved in the construction and execution of all our
projects under the co-ordination and supervision of the Director of Works who
is a COREN registered civil engineer."
The occasion which
witnessed a lot of fanfare featured different dances, and other sporting
competitions.
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