Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Delta State, Chief Solomon Arenyeka, has commissioned several projects initiated and executed by the former Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Hon Ndudi Elumelu.
Speaking during the commissioning, Arenyeka stated that the landmark Projects aligned with the M.O.R.E Agenda of the Delta State Government, which encourages infrastructure development.
The projects inaugurated include; Palaces, ICT centres, community town halls, and solar street lights, one Community town hall each at Issele-Azagba, Otulu, Ezi, Idumuje-Ugboko and Issele-Uku; one Obi palace each at Onicha-Olona, Obomkpa, and Idumuje-Unor; ICT Centre at Onicha-Ugbo and Issele-Uku; market road and Ogbuefe Nnamdi Mohayam Road in Issele-Uku; a farm road and Solar Streetlights in Onicha-Uku.
According to Arenyeka, “What you have done today by building these projects is that you have taken civilization to another level in our state. Our traditional rulers, students, road users, community leaders, and everyone in the society will benefit from your projects.”
The Delta State PDP Chairman advised members of the communities to make proper use of the facilities and ensure that they are maintained and protected for long-term benefits and usage.
Earlier, Elumelu, while introducing the completed projects, noted that the palaces were built in accordance with Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s M.O.R.E Agenda, which aims to improve the well-being of the traditional institution in Delta State.
“Our governor recognizes the importance of the traditional institution, as evidenced by the visit of the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to meet with traditional rulers.
“What normally happens is that when an Obi comes in, he uses a private house as a palace. When he passes away, his successor does the same.
“Therefore, we came up with the idea to build a palace where the Obi can reside upon taking office, ensuring continuity of leadership. When God calls him, the community will clean up the place for the next person who will then inhabit the palace.”
Elumelu appreciated the presence of the State Chairman of the PDP and members of his entourage in Aniocha Oshimili Federal Constituency and said it was a clear demonstration of their support for the MORE Agenda of the Governor.
The Executive Chairman of Aniocha North Local Government, Hon Emma Bazim Chinye while appreciating the State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori for his proactive execution of his MORE Agenda, maintained that Elumelu has been following the Governor’s footsteps noting that the harvest of projects was a testimony of what MORE Agenda is all about.
His Royal Majesty, Obi Agbogidi Nduka, Obi of Issele-Uku; His Royal Majesty, Obi Charles Anyasi III, Obi of Idumuje-Uno and His Royal Majesty, Obi Chukwunomoso Nwoko, Obi of Idumuje-Ugboko in their separate reactions on the landmark projects, appreciated the former Minority Leader of the House of Representatives for always being there for the people and the traditional institution, noting that he has been a beacon of infrastructure development to the benefits of the people.
Hon. Ndudi Elumelu has led the project commissioning team on courtesy call on His Royal Majesty, Obi Onyeamechi Josiah Kanyinaga I of Obomkpa, His Royal Majesty, Obi Chukwunomoso Nwoko of Idumuje-Ugboko, His Royal Majesty, Obi Charles Chukwunwike Anyasi of Idumuje-Unor, and His Royal Majesty, Agbogidi Obi Nduka of Issele-Uku.
Members of the commissioning team included Hon. Mrs. Bridget Anyafulu (Member, DTHA, Oshimili South Constituency), Hon. Emmanuel Bazim Chinye (Chairman, Aniocha North Local Government Council), Hon. Innocent Esewezie (Chairman, Oshimili North Local Government Council), Dr. Ifeanyi Osuoza (Commissioner for Special Duties, Government House), Odinigwe Odigie Daniel (Commissioner for Science and Technology), amongst others.
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