Excitement is building as Hon. Cosmas Igbenije, Board member representing Ika Ethnic Nationality in the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Governing Board has commenced the desilting of drainage channels and environmental sanitation along Fire Service Road in Agbor, Ika South LGA, Delta State.
The exercise, which is aimed at improving water flow and promoting a cleaner environment, comes as the construction of the DESOPADEC Agbor Area Office nears completion remaining the installation of solar power systems and the provision of office furnishings.
Speaking on the development, Hon. Igbenije said he was eager to put the nearly completed facility into operation to bring the commission’s services closer to the people of Ika Ethnic Nationality. He disclosed that he had begun engaging stakeholders within and outside Ika Ethnic Nationality to strengthen collaboration and ensure that the commission’s programmes and interventions reach their intended beneficiaries.
According to him, students of Ika Ethnic Nationality are already registering for the ongoing DESOPADEC bursary programme, assuring that his office would work to ensure that eligible students are not left out of the initiative.
On the environmental sanitation exercise, Igbenije explained that the entire stretch of drainage channels on both sides of Fire Service Road, Agbor, was being desilted to facilitate the free flow of water from the Lagos–Asaba Road axis towards the Orogodo River. He stressed that the exercise was part of efforts to maintain a clean and healthy environment around the commission’s area office and adjoining communities, noting that cleanliness and proper drainage management were essential to environmental sustainability.
The DESOPADEC board member also commended the immediate past board member now Ika South APC House of Assembly flag bearer, Pst. Cordilia Anyangwu for her contribution to the area office project, describing her as a partner in progress. He acknowledged the role she played in facilitating the project and expressed appreciation for her efforts towards the development of Ika Ethnic Nationality.
Igbenije further expressed gratitude to the MD/CEO of DESOPADEC, Chief Festus Ochonogor, and the Board Chairman, Hon. John Nani, for their support and commitment to ensuring that the commission’s impact is felt across its mandate areas. He equally reaffirmed his commitment to supporting the developmental agenda of Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, particularly the MORE Agenda, through grassroots engagement and people-oriented initiatives. ” I must applaud Hon. Jerry Ehiwarior , Executive Chairman of Ika South who graciously approved the parcel of local government council Land for DESOPADEC use. ”
“We will continue to engage robustly with youths, women, men and strategic stakeholders across Ika Ethnic Nationality. We cannot afford to be left behind,” he added.
He also praised Engr. Jude Adinkwu for his dedication and commitment to the assignment, describing his work ethic as exceptional.
Hon. Igbenije concluded by pleading with the Electorates to vote for All APC candidates across boards saying that there is hope for a brighter future under the APC -led administration from top to bottom.
