The people of Asaba in Oshimili South have scored Governor Sheriff Oborevwwori high in his infrastructural and human capital strides in all sectors in Asaba and other parts of the state.
The Asagba of Asaba Professor Epiphany Azinge, SAN stated this when he led a high-powered Delegation from the town on a courtesy call on Governor Oborevwwori at Government house Asaba where he declared the support of Indigenes of the state capital for Governor Oborevwori beyond 2027.
He said in the two years of Governor Oborevwori’s Administration, Asaba has witnessed rapid urbanization, improved security, and exponential investment across sectors, making it one of the fastest-growing state capitals in Africa.
The Asagba also expressed gratitude to the Governor for personally presenting him with the staff of office in November 2024, an honour he said was not only for him as an individual but for the entire Asaba community.
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While pledging his loyalty and the unwavering support of the people, Prof. Azinge appealed for the inclusion of Asaba indigenes in key Government appointments, the resumption of work at the International Conference Centre, the development of a master plan for the capital city, and interventions in power supply, water, roads, schools and Healthcare facilities in satellite communities.
Responding, Governor Oborevwori thanked the Asagba and the people of Asaba for their steadfast support, describing Traditional rulers as vital stakeholders in Governance.
Governor Oborevwwori said the tenure of the Asagba has brought peace, unity and cultural pride to the Asaba Kingdom.
He assured the monarch that his Administration would continue to prioritize the Development of the state capital, citing ongoing road projects, storm drainage works re-awarded to CCECC, the resurfacing of Nnebisi Road with streetlights, and the construction of more internal roads under the Delta State Capital Territory Development Agency.
Governor Oborevwori also disclosed that the Federal Government had awarded the reconstruction of the Summit Junction to Head Bridge Road to Heartland Construction Company, with his Administration supporting compensation payments for affected persons in the Second Niger Bridge road project.
The Governor Reiterated his commitment to inclusivity and sustainable development, and urged the people of Asaba to extend their goodwill to President Bola Tinubu, stressing the importance of political alignment at the federal level to attract more development to the State.
