Chiedu Ebie Has Made Me Proud, Says Governor Okowa

The Governor of Delta State, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, has eulogized the state’s Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Barr. Chiedu Ebie, over the outstanding performance of his ministry.
Dr. Okowa who spoke today in Asaba during the celebration of his 3rd year in office, added that though many of the commissioners are doing well, he singled out Ebie because he (Ebie) has made him proud.
Governor Okowa lauded the Principal Cup Football Competition initiative, saying he anticipates a successful 2nd edition of the football fiesta billed to kick off soon in the state.
Continuing, he opined that his administration is committed to the development of sports at all levels.
He hinted on the forth-coming African Senior Athletics Championships expected to hold from the 1st to 5th of August, 2018 in Asaba, saying that a total of 54 countries are expected to participate.
On the spate of work ongoing at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in the state capital, he disclosed that the stadium would be ready by the middle of July, adding that they are turning the stadium to one that is world-class and that everyone would be proud of.
Speaking about some of his achievements in office, the Governor said the Asaba airport has opened for business and has one of the best runways in the country.
Continuing, he said that in June, a total of 1,450 youths will be engaged in the 4th cycle of training, saying that the World Bank has recognized the programme and partnered with the state government during the 3rd cycle.
Speaking further, he opined that his government believes in building on the foundations of his predecessor, saying that the Sapele market construction project that was started by the James Ibori administration has just been completed and would be commissioned on the 5th of June, 2018.
Furthermore, he said that the dualised Jesse Road started by Ibori has now also been completed and would be commissioned on the said day.
Reacting to critics of the construction of the massive state secretariat, Okowa said that only those who do not understand what governance is are the ones criticizing the project.
He noted that when completed, it will add to good governance, saying that the building will be ready for commissioning in May or June, 2019.
Also, he disclosed that just like the storm drainage ongoing in Asaba, his administration would focus on building drainage projects in Warri and environs in 2019.
The Governor assured Deltans that in the coming days, many projects would be commissioned.

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