The Chairman , Sapele local government Area, Okakuro Bright Afure Abeke marks his Second year in office in a grand style, highlighting developmental projects coupled with empowerment of residents, reaffirming his commitment to consolidating the gains of the past two years and delivering more development to the local government Area.
The theme of the celebration was " Two years of Unwavering Development for a Brighter Sapele".
The celebration witnessed the commissioning of an Ultra modern Motor park along Reclaimation road, Sapele, aTwo Storey building comprising of 12 fully furnished Classrooms and a permanent office Complex for the Sapele local government Education Authority (SLEA).
Over the past Two years, the local government Authority had embarked on Road construction and rehabilitation, Renovation and Modernisation of the secretariat Complex, Human Capital
development, provision of transformers and renovation of Schools.
The Two year in office also featured the empowerment of residents from the 11 wards in Sapele local government area.
The items given to residents were: 11 Mini Transportation Buses, 11 Hair dryers, 33 Sewing Machines, 22 Grinding Machines and Medical equipments for Health Centres in the local government Area.
This is the phase 2 of the empowerment programme Of Hon. Bright Abeke.
Also, over 300 residents were given N100,000 grant to aid their business and livelihood in line with the MORE Agenda of the state Governor, RT. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori.
During the period of the Two years in office, Abeke provided security gadgets to all security personnel in Sapele to aid their coordination within the local government area and sustained regular security meetings with all security agencies, maintaining A Zero tolerance approach to Crime and Criminality.
The Council equally provided a face lift to Sapele Area Command and the Divisional Police Headquarters, ensuring a safer Sapele.
Speaking at the occasion, Abeke reaffirmed his commitment to consolidation of Gains of The past two years and delivering more development to the local government., pointing out that the programme of his administration are designed to complement the Renewed Hope agenda of President Bola Tinubu and the MORE Agenda of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, noting that governance must directly improve the lives of the people .
Abeke urged beneficiaries to make good use of the items and grants given, as his government remained committed to working with the people, to build a stronger, better and brighter Sapele for all.
Also speaking with the press, the Secretary to the Local government, Hon. Raymond Overah, described the anniversary as unique and a huge success.
Overah commended his Boss, the Council Chairman for the developmental strides in his Two years in office and urged beneficiaries not to sell items provided but rather, use it to better their livelihood and contribute positively to the economic growth of Sapele local government Area.
Executive Assistant to the Delta State Governor on Peace and Conflict resolution, Olorogun Benson Okorodudu commended Abeke on his achievement in office for the past Two years stating that the People of Sapele are pleased with his administration's performance and are looking forward to his promise of road reconstruction and rehabilitation that will address the issues of pot holes across part of the local government area.
Some beneficiaries of the larges of the anniversary programme that spoke with journalist, promised to make good use of the items and grants provided as they all expressed thanks to the local government Chairman, Hon. Bright Abeke for deeming it fit to honour them with the items made available for the celebration.
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