The Forum of Chairmen of Ijaw Communities in the 25 Local Government Areas in Delta State, have congratulated the State Governor, His Excellency, RT. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori and his Deputy, Chief Sir Monday Onyeme on their successful inauguration as Governor and Deputy Governor of the State respectively.
According to a statement from the chairman of the forum, Revd. Mathew Ashaka and Secretary-General, Pastor Stephen N. Portharcourt on behalf of the current and past Chairmen of the Ijaw Communities described Governor Sheriff Oborevwori as a leader with the interest of the State at heart with his administration's 'MORE' agenda.
Revd. Ashaka and Pastor Stephen Portharcourt explained that the Ijaws had been very supportive of the successive administrations in the State and would always extend same to the administration of Governor Oborevwori.
It stated that the forum in collaboration with other prominent leaders, stakeholders and groups from the riverine ijaw communities had always identified and supported the aspiration of Hon. Oborevwori to lead the State.
They , however, called on the State Governor, Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori to appoint sons and daughters of Ijaw extractions into his administration to enable them contribute their quota towards the actualisation of his administration's 'MORE' agenda, pointing out that ijaws have credible and reliable individuals that would add value to his administration.
Revd. Ashaka and Pastor Stephen Portharcourt, who specifically emphasised that Ijaw Communities were blessed with abundant human and natural resources, added that the Ijaws needed schools and health infrastructure and road networks to link the communities.
The forum expressed optimism that Hon. Oborevwori would surpass the expectations of Deltans, saying that he was knowledgeable in the nuances of governance as a two term Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly.
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