Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has affirmed his administration’s commitment to a citizen-centered government, declaring that the vision for a prosperous Delta State is a shared responsibility between the leadership and the people.
Speaking on Tuesday in Asaba at the Oshimili South Local Government Area Empowerment Programme, the Governor emphasized that sustainable development is only possible in an atmosphere of harmony.
“We are building a Delta where the government works for you, but we also need you to work with us by maintaining peace and protecting public assets,” the Governor who was represented by his Deputy, Sir Monday Onyeme, Ph.D told Deltans.
He commended the Chairman of Oshimili South Local Government Council, Hon. (Dr.) Kelvin Ezenyili, for his foresight and consistency in aligning with the state’s MORE Agenda.
The Governor noted that the empowerment programme serves as a direct catalyst for grassroots development, bringing the dividends of democracy to every nook and cranny of the state.
”As we approach the end of the year, there is no better way to celebrate the spirit of the season than by lifting our people up and providing them with the tools they need to build a sustainable future.
”Today’s exercise is a practical extension of our administration’s MORE Agenda.
“Empowerment is not just about the items or the capital distributed today; it is about economic resilience, poverty alleviation, and human capital development.
“To the beneficiaries, view this as a seed; in a challenging economic climate, the difference between success and failure is often the discipline to manage small beginnings.”
Earlier, Hon. Ezenyili stated that his administration remains committed to the upliftment of skills acquired by the youth and the promotion of small-scale businesses.
He noted that the program, especially during this festive period, is designed to help small-scale business owners needing N50,000.00 to purchase equipment or as much as N100,000.00 to restock their shops.
