A renowned Delta State–born human and development advocate, Comrade Mulade Sheriff, PhD, has again applauded the Executive Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, for what he described as remarkable developmental strides across the state’s urban centres.
Chief Mulade, the Ibe-Sorimowei of the ancient oil-rich Gbaramatu Kingdom in Warri South-West Local Government Area, gave the commendation while reviewing several ongoing infrastructural projects, which he characterised as an “infrastructural revolution” in the upland parts of the state.
The respected peace ambassador and environmental rights activist, however, called on the chairmen of the 25 local government areas in the state to emulate and replicate the governor’s development initiatives so that grassroots communities can meaningfully feel the impact of the current administration.
According to him, many Deltans have yet to fully experience the government’s developmental efforts at the local level unless they travel to major city centres.
“I want to strongly appeal to Governor Oborevwori to consider and prioritise development in the riverine areas, especially the long-expected Ayakoromo Bridge, which many Deltans believe should rank among the ongoing flyover projects by the state government, as well as the proposed Burutu–Forcados–Ogulagha Road project.
These are economically viable initiatives capable of significantly boosting the state’s internally generated revenue,” he said.
Mulade further charged council chairmen to demonstrate courage and visionary leadership by initiating impactful, legacy-driven, and economy-focused projects within their jurisdictions.
“The council chairmen should be bold enough to embark on significant, economy-driven legacy projects in their various council areas to boost economic growth, rather than hiding under Governor Oborevwori’s development projects.
It is worthy of note that our councils have sufficient resources to execute people-oriented projects that will complement the efforts of the state government and ultimately write their names in gold,” Mulade asserted.
