* Okowa


 By Nosa Eresoyen, Asaba

 Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa Tuesday promised to do more to create a better life for Deltans.

 "I am glad that this project has been fully delivered, we are here to rejoice with the people, the government is doing a lot to provide infrastructure, and I want to reassure you, all Deltans that we will deliver more projects that will impact on the lives in the course of this administration," the Governor said  during the commissioning of Ovwian road in Udu Local Government Area of the State.

 According to the Governor who was accompanied by his Deputy, Barr. Kingsley Otuaro, Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly and retinue of political aides, were received by Udu people who were excited to see the Governor commissioning projects in the Local Government Area. 

 The Governor had inspected the construction of Grace Road, Ekete  Waterside in the area before commissioning the road project. He further lauded the collaborative efforts of the people of Udu which led to the speedy delivery of the project, noting that the contractor was not disturbed by the people.

 Commissioner for Works in the State, Chief James Auguye had in an address, said the  road was constructed within seven months as the contract for its execution was awarded in the month of March, 2017.

  ... Opens Ultra-Modern Market

 In a related development, the governor has commissioned a multi-million Naira ultra-modern modern market at Orerokpe, Okpe Local Government Area of Delta State.

 "We know it is statutory for local government councils to construct markets, but, we had to intervene to improve the socio-economic life of the people, this market has been ceded to the Council, they are not to refund the money spent to government," the Governor said, reiterating, "if this market is not put into good use, it will be a waste, the Council Chairman must allocate stores to genuine traders, not people who will collect stores without making use of them, the Chairman should liaise with the traditional ruler to ensure that the right persons get the stores."

 He continued, "this is the first of modern markets we are constructing, because of the importance of markets to our people and due to demands, in 2018, we are constructing three modern markets in Ozoro, Burutu and Oghara."
Gov. Okowa who was accompanied by his Deputy, Barr. Kingsley Otuaro, Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly

 Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori and political aides, while in Okpe Local Government Area amidst jubilations by the people, also, commissioned phase 1 of Arhagba/Okobia/Okuetolor/Okuabude road and Kpokpogri/Okuvo/Opuraja/Iriama road projects.  It is worthy to state that the projects were executed by his administration.

 Earlier, the Orodje of Okpe, HRM Orhue I had said, "Governor Okowa is not only a Chief but, a Prince of Okpe Kingdom, since his emergence as Governor, we are witnessing the commissioning of different projects."
While thanking the Governor, the Orodje urged him to do more for the people as his good works will always speak for him.
The Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Barr. Mary Iyasere disclosed that the market has 196 open shops, 28 lock up shops, 4 offices, 16 toilets, 1 coldroom, 1 storage room, 1 open hall, water borehole, reinforced concrete underground water tank, Steel elevated portable water tank, PHCN Electricity Supply, External Flood Lights, Platform for Yam Tubers, among other facilities.