Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State, , on Thursday, said the 14 mega projects executed within one year by the Executive Chairman of Bomadi Council Area Hon Dadigi Andaye of Delta was a difficult feat to beat by any Local Government Council in Nigeria.
Speaking at the occasion, the Governor observed that with the number of projects for commissioning, it was evident that local government councils “can drive real change when leaders are focused and committed.”
Governor Oborevwori who was Represented in the ceremony by the Deputy Governor of the State, Sir Monday Onyeme, commended the Chairman for executing the projects to further transfer the Council Area.
He asserted, “my administration will continue to support local governments to bring real benefits to our people.
“Let us move forward with hope, the projects we commissioned today are signs of progress and a better future and they are important projects completed by the Hon. Dagidi Andaye-led administration in Bomadi.
“These projects show his clear focus on service, unity and development, values that align with our MORE Agenda.
“Hon. Andaye began his journey with humility and a deep desire to serve. Before assuming office, he used ₦50 million of his personal funds to fix the Bomadi-Ohoro Road, a true example of selfless leadership.
“In just one year, he has delivered projects such as: Renovation of the Chairman’s Lodge, Construction of Residential Building for Vice Chairman, Construction of Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori Event Centre, Connection of Bomadi to the National Grid, Construction of Residential Building for High Court Judge and Construction of Concrete Pavement with two-sided drainage, among others.
“I have also been informed that there are other ongoing projects, which include staff quarters, more pavements and an Internal Audit Block. In addition, he also launched the Bomadi Elderly Women Empowerment Programme (BEWEP), showing care for the vulnerable.
“These efforts reflect good governance, putting people first, improving infrastructure and showing transparency.
“I encourage the people of Bomadi to keep supporting Hon. Andaye because, these successes are team efforts and evidence of what unity can achieve.
The Bomadi Council Chairman , Andaye in his earlier address, thanked Governor Oborevwori for “his visionary leadership and unwavering support.
Andaye while thanking Gov, Oborevwori
for the numerous projects and appointments given to sons and daughters of Bomadi and the ongoing re-construction of Bomadi/Ohoror road, appealed to the Governor to site a University in Bomadi Council Area.
According to him, Bomadi town was the headquarter of Western Ijaw division, and centre of attraction, peace , deserves a university to drive development and growth for the riverine people.
He assured himself and the people that, he was confident Gov Oborevwori would appoved the people’s collective demand in due time.
The event was attended by Prof. Sam Oyovbaire, Sen. Abdul Ningi, Sen. Emmanuel Aguariavwado, Sen. James Manager, Commissioners, Rt. Hon. Funkekeme Solomon, Sir Ifeanyi Osakwe, Mrs Lyna Ochulor, Local Government Council Chairmen, Traditional Rulers, among other personalities.
