THE DELIVERY OF DEMOCRATIC DIVIDEND; GOV. OKOWA’S LANDMARK, A CASE IN POINT

BY CHRIS ODIA

The fact that the present Governor of Delta State, H.E. Sen. Ifeanyi Okowa, is reaching certain unreached areas in terms of development across sectors, is obvious to every sane and right thinking Deltan.

The spread of infrastructural projects across the length and breadth of the State is a testimony of preparedness and also a demonstration of governance beyond partisanship.

While the first year of the Governor’s assumption of office could be interpreted by political watchers as a year of taking stock of the battered economy of the State and thoughts about strategies to be adopted in arresting the pillage of unsettled debts and payment of salaries, the second year could be explained to be a year of consolidation in office. After all, politics is all about the acquisition, consolidation and use of state power.

True to the expectations of the people, having acquired State Power and reasonably taken stock of the State’s position across sectors (consolidation), he was prepared to change the narratives.

His campaign mantra which was ‘Prosperity for all Deltans’; came to the fore. Every of his administration’s policy was and has been geared towards the growth and development of Deltans, as well as Delta State.

The infrastructural development in the State is awesome; the stadium, international Airport project and massive road networks crossing previously impassable roads, linking villages to towns, with a view to expanding economies are unbeatable.

The Human capital development programmes, revamping of technical schools/education, contributory health scheme, storm water project, massive secretariat complex, construction of modern markets across the State and the idea of establishing a modern mechanic village with the foreign technology therein, are pacesetting initiatives.

Consequently, his developmental strides in ensuring the laying of the foundation for a new Delta State which obviously is a practicality of the mantra ‘Delta Beyond Oil’ have resulted in myriad of awards and commendation from notable institutions like the World Bank, National Competitive Council among others

Sequel to the above he had received countless endorsements from tribal groups, professional bodies, traditional rulers, various associations among others, a repeat of the acceptance that his candidature received prior to the 2015 elections.

He has been on the move again, with his democratic deliveries handy, touring communities and villages, seeking the people’s mandate for a second tenure. So far, it is obvious that with the acceptance by the people and retinue of political harvests from the opposition, his reelection is settled.

Ekwueme 2019! Done Deal!!