Governor of Delta State, Rt.Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on Tuesday inaugurated the boards of the Delta State Capital Territory Development Agency and Warri, Uvwie and Environs Development Agency at Government House, Asaba,
The Governor, called on the appointees to strive for excellence by engaging only contractors with proven track record of performance, challenging them to put in place strong governance structures for the overall performance of the agencies.
“I congratulate the new appointees on their well-deserved appointments. Given the strategic importance of the Delta State Capital Territory Development Agency and Warri, Uvwie, and Environs Development Agency, to our urban renewal initiatives, it is imperative that they are run by the calibre of persons who are in tune with the policy direction of this administration.
“Aside from possessing the qualities of competence, loyalty, and resilience, the new members of these boards have one thing in common – shared aspirations with the core values of this administration.
“The new appointees have consistently demonstrated passion for the growth and development of Delta State. I trust that this appointment will motivate them to redouble their efforts in contributing their quota to the actualization of our M.O.R.E Agenda,”.
“I challenge the new Boards to ensure that they put in place strong governance structures to drive robust policy formulation, foster better planning, and enhance cohesion within the organisations”.
“Premium must be placed on efficient and effective projects execution undergirded by transparency, accountability, and collective responsibility.
“It is equally important that you institute a mechanism for constant monitoring and evaluation of your programmes and projects to ensure that they always align with the overall policy direction of the government.
“At the risk of repeating myself, I want to sound it loud and clear that this administration has zero tolerance for sub-standard projects.
“You must strive for excellence in projects execution and only engage contractors with proven track record of performance and excellence,” Oborevwori said.
The Members of the Delta State Capital Territory Development Agency include; Rt. Hon. Emmanuel Okoro – Chairman; Chief Patrick Ukah – Director General; while Mr Chukwuedo Chekwube; Engr Ogaga Akpomedaye and Mrs Endurance Ibru are members.
While the Warri, Uvwie and Environs Development Agency (WUEDA) has Dr. Joseph Otumara as Chairman; Prince Godwin Ejinyere – Director-General while Pastor Isaac Itobi; Mr Stanley Agbosa and Mrs Eunice Oshionwu are members.
Dr Emmanuel Okoro however, thanked Governor Oborevwori for the opportunity to serve and pledged to serve in line with the M.O.R.E Agenda of the Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori’s administration.
