Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC) in conjunction with the Ministry of Environment, Delta State inspected the on-going de-silting exercise carried out by the Commission to determine the extent of work done.
The Chairman of the Board of DESOPADEC, Olorogun Bar. John Obukowho Nani alongside the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Commission, Chief Festus Ochonogor and the Executive Director of Projects, Olorogun Dr. Ebenezer Okorodudu, on Thursday, commenced the inspection with a visit to the canal situated at Okere road where they expressed satisfaction with the work carried out at the canal as water was seen flowing smoothly without obstruction.
The team thereafter inspected de-silting work being carried out at Ajamimogha Link Road, Lower Erejuwa road, Warri/Sapele Road, Olympia Road, Akpaka Street, Inene Street, Idhereaka, amongst other areas.
Speaking to newsmen after the exercise, DESOPADEC Chairman, Bar. John Obukowho Nani, said the exercise is a proactive effort by the State Government in conjunction with the Commission to mitigate the impact of flooding in the State.
The Clan Otota of Idjerhe Kingdom, Chief Onosia James lauded the Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, and DESOPADEC Board for the exercise.
However, residents in various communities expressed their gratitude to the State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori and the commission for the timely intervention.
