Governor Ifeanyi Okowa making a point as the Olu of Warri Ogiame Ikenwoli 1 (right) looks on. |
Delta Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, has called for the
resuscitation of Warri Port, saying that doing so is a key factor to the
economic development of the state and the nation.
Speaking when the Olu of Warri,
Ogiame Ikenwoli I, visited him in Asaba on Wednesday, the governor observed
that with the congestion of the ports in Lagos, the Federal Government should
revive Warri Port and other sea ports to boost the nation’s economy.
“There is no doubt that the
Warri Port is a key economical factor for our state and the nation; the earlier
we get it working the better for us.
``It is in the best interest of
this nation to expand, create and develop port facilities because, Lagos
ports are already congested and more ports mean more boost to our economy,” he
said.
Okowa used the occasion to
inform the Warri monarch of his administration’s commitment to meeting the
yearnings of the people through projects that would impact positively on them.
He said: “I want to thank you
for the partnership that exists between your kingdom and the state government.
``This partnership has helped
the traditional council to grow and work together with the state government and
it has made for a very peaceful state.
“I have made it very clear that
political appointees must go back home to pay their loyalties to their
traditional rulers, work with them because, they cannot work from Asaba and not
liaise with their traditional rulers and the kingdoms.
``This is very important in our
commitment to execute projects in consultation with the monarchs and
constituents.
“We are committed to the
construction of Ogheye floating market; we have gotten a combination of the
Ministries of Works, and Housing to do a complete assessment and budget
breakdown, so that work can commence as quickly as possible on the market.
“Trans-Warri Road is a project
that is very dear to me and we will do the best we can to achieve it.
``The contractors have been to
site and there is not much that can be done during the raining season, so, we
will endeavour to utilize the dry season and ensure that work commences,” the
governor said.
Earlier, the monarch had
congratulated the governor on his electoral victory and thanked him for the
appointments given to Itsekiri sons and daughters in his administration.
He assured the governor that he
would ensure that peace reigned in Itsekiri kingdom to engender development.
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