Our image of government presence in Omadino, is abandoned projects – OPI, writes Oborevwori

Accelerating Warri group, Omadino Progressive Initiative, OPI, has written Delta State Governor-Elect, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Francis Oborevwori, saying, their only image of government presence in Omadino, Warri South Local Government Area in Delta State, is the abandoned Technical School and Bye Pass, from Sapele Road to Omadino Town.

The group, in an open letter titled; “A CALL FOR FAIRNESS AND EQUITY IN THE COMING DISPENSARION”, posited: “Over the years, successive administrations, have sidelined the Omadino Federated Communities, within Warri South, Warri North and Warri South-West Local Government Area, respectively, in developmental projects and appointive positions and this need to be addressed in this in-coming administration.”

In the letter, dated Monday May 15 and signed by the Chairman, Convener/Secretary and Publicity Secretary of OPI, Prince Metsese Diden, Mrs. Tsaye Mene and Comrade Quincy Onuwaje, respectively, the group, expressed: With your (Rt. Hon. Oborevwori) vast experience in government, we are optimistic that your administration will bring the much needed even development to Deltans.

“We see your emergence as an opportunity to grow Delta state to its full potential and bring succor to the marginalised people in Delta State.”

They further asserted: “Omadino Federated Communities, contribute up to 40% of revenues accruing to the State from crude oil and gas production and are host to oil and gas wells and network of pipelines operated by major oil companies like Chevron Nigeria Limited, CONOIL Producing Limited, Nigerian Petroleum Development Company, Heritage Oil Company Limited, Neconde Energy Limited and Amaranta Oil and Gas Services. Our people have also overwhelmingly and consistently supported the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over the years. This twin contribution of economic and political support for the successive PDP governments, has brought little or no benefits to our communities.

“There are no infrastructural or human capital development projects in Omadino from the government or companies. Successive governments have not appointed anyone from our communities into the State Executive Council or any other important position, since the return of democracy in 1999. Since the inception of DESOPADEC, no Omadino indigene has been appointed into the Board, despite our significant contribution to the state revenue. Our image of government presence in Omadino is the abandoned Technical School and Bye pass road from Sapele Road to Omadino town. These two projects would have exponentially changed the face of Omadino in terms of human capital and infrastructural development. We are also unhappy that Omadino is not represented in the Delta State Waterways/Lands Security Committee, to ensure the safety of our communities.

“We groan in pain and despondence when we see commissioning of projects across the length and breadth of the state. The stronger government mantra of the current administration, is a mirage to us in Omadino. We are left with no reward for our support and contributions. We remain sanguine about your ability to treat all Deltans with fairness and equity and this optimism is the major driver for this open letter.

“We are using this medium to demand for the following:

1.       Appointment Omadino indigenes into the State Executive Council and other government parastatals

2.       Appointment of an Omadino indigene into the Board of DESOPADEC

3.       Pro-rata employment of Omadino indigenes into DESOPADEC to reflect our oil and gas production contribution

4.       Completion of the Sapele Road – Omadino Bye-Pass Road

5.       Completion of the abandoned Technical School

6.       Construction of internal road projects within Omadino

“We are a peace-loving community committed to the growth and development of the state and believe in fairness and justice for all. We hold you in trust and good conscience to consider these requests and use your good offices to address them in order to bring succor and inclusiveness to the people of Omadino.”

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