Ibori Throws Weight Behind Restructuring

Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa (2nd left); Governor of Bayelsa State, Hon. Seriake Dickson (middle); former Governor of Delta State, Chief James Ibori (2nd right); Delta State Deputy Governor, Barr. Kingsley Otuaro (left); Chief Ighoyota Amori and Other’s, during the Commissioning of Jesse-Boboroku Road, in Ethiope-West Local Government Area, Delta State.

Former Governor, Chief James Onanefe Ibori on Tuesday lend his voice to the campaign for restructuring of the country.

Ibori spoke during the commissioning of multi-billion naira projects in Delta State by chairman of South-South Governors’ Forum, Chief Seriake Dickson who was in the state for a working visit.

Speaking at the occasion Ibori urged governors of south south region to continue with the crusade for the restructuring of the country.

“Carry on with the battle for the restructuring of the country to the finishing line,” Chief Ibori said.

Recalled that the governors after their meeting in Port Harcourt Rivers state had said, “everyone is aware of the ongoing clamour for devolution and a return to essential founding principle of this great country and we, in our meeting resolved as we have been speaking over sometime that we associate fully with the clamour for restructuring, true federalism and devolution of powers that are so concentrated at the centre to the federating units.

“We have agreed to support ongoing moves in that direction by working with like-minded Nigerians who mean well for the country so that we can all have a stable and prosperous and peaceful nation, Governor Dickson had said.

Chief Ibori however in his speech, commended the efforts of Governor Okowa’s administration to transform Delta State and urged the Governors of the South South states to stick to their demand for the restructuring of the country.

Governor Dickson who commissioned the road projects at Jesse, Ethiope West local government area and the multi-billion naira Sapele Market in Sapele local government area of the state, commended Okowa for his developmental efforts so far in the state.

According to him,”Governor Okowa came at a time of recession, we have heard about what he is doing in Delta State and today, we are witnesses, I wonder what Deltans will see in his second term.”

“This is an international market, we are overwhelmed with the quality of projects you have executed, we have seen the wonderful roads you (Governor Okowa) have constructed.

“These are special projects that will touch the lives of the people, improve on their economy and the economy of Delta State,” Chief Dickson said.

Speaking at the separate ceremonies, Governor Okowa thanked God for making the commissioning exercise a reality, disclosing that the projects were initiated by Chief Ibori’s administration.

“Every good project that was started by previous administration must be completed, we will not have uncompleted projects in the state,” the Governor assured.

The market has 1, 532 shops, developed shoreline and four jetties.