Delta Online Publishers Congratulates Okowa On His Second Term

The Delta Online Publishers Forum, (DOPF) has congratulated Delta State Governor, Senator (Dr.) Ifeanyi Okowa on his reelection and subsequent swearing in for second term of office.

In a congratulatory letter addressed to the governor signed by its Chairman, Mr Emmanuel Enebeli, the forum said that Okowa deserved a resounding congratulations not because of his reelection victory but for holding the state as one indivisible entity before and after the elections.

“We recall that toward the buildup to the general election, there was a lot of electoral campaign tension and fear that the elections may trigger political upheaval in the state, but rather it went peaceful and culminated with your resounding victory which brought an unexpected joy, and harmony as persons from all political divides, acknowledged the peaceful conduct of the election.”

The forum however drew the attention of the Governor on seemingly areas of concern in the state, stressing the need to consolidate on the successes made so far for a stronger and better Delta after his second term by 2013.

 “In your first tenure as the governor, your focus was visibly seen in your drive to connect the major cities with the hinterlands, through massive road construction, security of lives and properties, the encouragement of the Youths through Entrepreneurship Development, Healthcare Delivery, Uplifting of the Technical Education System in the state, secondary Education and much more to the admiration of many in and outside the state”, the online publishers said.

As a government that is continuous, DOPF urged Okowa to focus and complete some of the projects that are ongoing, continue to work on the security architecture of the state to end criminality of any form, as well as enforce strong synergy between the state and local governments.

The group also urged Governor Okowa to ensure that the government employment programme of Entrepreneurship training for youths in the state are devoid of party politics, but for the benefit of all Deltans.

They urged Okowa to give priority attention to: “The early completion and linking of the storm drainage projects in Asaba, the State Capital. The full commencement of the same storm drainage project in Warri/Effurun, the completion of the various major road projects linking the State Capital and other towns/cities in the state, notably the Asaba/Kwale/Ughelli roads; the Effurun roundabout, to Enerhen Junctions, as well as the commencement of major drainages in other towns and cities in the state.”

“To liaise, with the Local Government Council Areas, and various departments to enforce cleanliness of the state.

“A more robust and effective security strategy to address the abominable atrocities of suspected herdsmen, kidnappers and other criminal/ritualistic activities that have escalated and unprovoked killings and maimings in the state.