DESOPADEC, Ndokwa community laud Okowa for projects

The commissioner representing Ndokwa ethnic nationality in the Delta state oil producing areas development commission, DESOPADEC,Hon. Nnamdi Ezechi has commended the Delta State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa for his developmental strides in the state particularly his economic empowerment and development of towns and villages in Ndokwa axis.

Ezechi explained that Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has restored the confidence of the people with tremendous impact in the economic empowerment and development of towns and villages in Ndokwa axis .

Addressing a gathering of the people at a town hall meeting in Ndokwa East Local Council Area, Ezechi said the policy thrust of the Okowa administration, the SMART Agenda has brought rural transformation and wealth creation to the populace.

He further described the governor as source of pride and blessing to the vast majority, ” Governor okowa has done well in Ndokwa area. There is an impressive road network linking our communities. poverty alleviation schemes for rural dwellers. Some of our youths have been trained and equipped with skills to make them self reliant . Okowa is working.Even with lean finances in the state coffers . We are grateful” Ezechi said .

He added that the Okowa Leadershp since inception in 2015 has paid serious attention to Ndokwa community with the provision of social amenities which are the most compelling needs of the people .

Ezechi who applauded the state governor for his efforts in tackling the challenges of insecurity and crime particularly the menace of Fulani herdsmen by engaging law enforcement agents and community vigilante groups to safeguard the lives and properties of the people, noted that the government has kept faith with its cardinal policy of infrastructure development and prompt payment of huge wage bill of public service workers .

He emphasized that the Okowa administration has gained the goodwill and admiration of Ndokwa people and expressed optimism that they will support his 2019 governorship aspiration.

The DESOPADEC commissioner revealed that the agency has empowered over 300 indigenes of Ndokwa East local government area with sewing machines, power generating sets, tricycles , hair dryers and sundry tools for self sustenance as well financial assistance .

Ezechi said the empowerment initiative was intended to complement the state government ‘s prosperity for all agenda and assured that Ndokwa people would continue to benefit from the Okowa administration.

He noted that his concern and avowed desire as DESOPADEC commissioner was to improve the leaving standards of the people in Ndokwa land and assured the all communities and villages would be given a sense of self belonging in the distribution of vital amenities.