34th Anniversary: Delta Unlucky To Have Had Governors Driven By Vision Of Self-Enrichment –Comrade Agberen

By Daniel Dafe

A rights activist in Delta State, Derrick Oritsematosan Agberen, has said that “Deltans have been very unfortunate to have had a government in the state for the past thirty-four years that has been principally driven by the vision of self-enrichment and the near-total neglect of the vast majority of Deltans.”

He gave this assertion on Wednesday while analysing the state of affairs of Delta, as the oil-rich state clocked 34 years.

According to him, “the indicators of bad governance in Delta State are staring us all in the face from the embarrassingly weak healthcare system to the horrible level of opportunities for youths to thrive despite our God given resources.”

Adding: “There is no industrialization, and the roads and poor skill acquisition programs initiated by past and present governments are insufficient.”

Continuing, he said that “there are no opportunities for foreign investors to exploit and improve our local economy, especially ones that would boost agriculture and other economic activities.”

He said further: “There is no better way to demonstrate concern for the future of Delta State than to underscore the dire circumstances faced by the majority of its indigenous population. Delta State is experiencing severe difficulties, and the current level of infrastructural development is insufficient to support the people or the economy.

ALSO READ: Delta At 34: Senator Dafinone Congratulates Governor Oborevwori, Deltans

“Delta State’s 34th anniversary shouldn’t be an opportunity to lavishly spend money on unnecessary celebrations, but rather a time for reflection on the subpar performance of the Delta State Government and its far-reaching impacts on the plight of ordinary citizens, devising ways to effectively improve their lives and welfare. Industrialization and manufacturing companies are the sole means of achieving a safe and prosperous state. They will facilitate food provision for impoverished families, thereby reducing crime rates and poverty levels, as hunger is a primary contributor to insecurity and other societal issues in the State.”

“Congratulations to all Deltans as we hope for progress and transformation within the state, while keeping our fingers crossed as watchdogs, constantly rejecting every government antic that keeps us underdeveloped and impoverished,” he concluded.”.