By Austin Ogwuda
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has commenced commissioning of some projects most of which were started by his predecessor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa.
The project commissioning was part of activities to mark his first 100 days in office.
He explained that “one of the reasons for abandoned projects in our country is because of the failure or refusal of political leaders to continue with projects started by their predecessors.
And this is usually informed by the fear that their predecessors will get the credit. “However, this should not be the case if the focus of the leader is on the collective good of all.
“I am proud to say that in Delta State, we have had a history of successive governors building on the legacies of their predecessors.”
“It is my honour and privilege to continue with that noble tradition as I give credit to the immediate past Governor of the state, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, for his vision and foresight in initiating these projects”.
Among the projects commissioned Thursday were 29 network of roads with 31.45 line drains around Madonna College road in Asaba and Okpanam areas of Oshimili South and Oshimili North Local Government Council areas of the State.
At Dennis Osadebay University, Anwai-Asaba, the governor said “my joy knows no bounds as we commission this 500-seater Auditorium, two 250-seater Auditorium, building and furnishing of the Faculty of Agriculture, administrative building, main gate building, and internal roads in this citadel of learni
“There are two reasons for my happiness today, first is that I promised Deltans in my inaugural speech that I will ensure that all ongoing projects embarked upon by the previous administration would be completed alongside new initiatives.”
Government is a continuum and it is the duty of successive administrations to put the resources of the state to good use by ensuring that projects are completed in a timely and prudent manner”, he added.