ACNPN Congratulates Deltans On 34th Anniversary Of State Creation

The Association of Community Newspaper Publishers of Nigeria, ACNPN, Delta State Council, congratulates Deltans as they celebrate the 34th anniversary of the creation of Delta State.

The Association of Community Newspaper Publishers of Nigeria (ACNPN),in a statement signed by its State Chairman, Comrade Ike Philip Abiagom and State Secretary, Comrade Alaska Ekele, We sincerely felicitate with the people and Government of Delta State for keeping faith in the Project Delta during this challenging but awesome three decades in the life of the State. It is evident that the State had passed through monumental challenges of deprivations, insurgencies and economic sabotage, but God in His Infinite mercy, kept the State together in peace, love and in harmony.

“Thirty-four years ago, Delta State was birthed with great expectations. Today, we look back with gratitude for how far we have come as a people, united in diversity, resilient in the face of challenges, and progressive in our pursuit of peace, development, and prosperity.

“As we mark this milestone, let us continue to uphold the values of unity, hard work, and inclusiveness that remain the pillars of our collective growth. With the visionary leadership of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, anchored on the MORE Agenda, there is no doubt that Delta is on the path of greater achievements.

We have continued to sustain our name as the Big Heart Of the Nation, which has also translated into some sorts of development.

However, we appeal to the Government to sincerely approach genuine and enduring empowerment of Delta citizens, especially the teeming youths to be able to rescue the State’s populace from perceived poverty and reduce crime.

We must begin to come up with honest policies and programmes to begin to engage the citizens of the State on productive human capital development; devoid of political considerations, build sustainable infrastructure and leisurable social amenities for the pleasure of our people., and the enabling environment for investors to come.

We must say that though we have made remarkable achievements, we are not yet where we are supposed to be considering the numerous natural and human resources that abound within the State.

In going forward, we wish to admonish Deltans both at home and in the diaspora to jettison their political, religious and ethnic inclinations and come together as a people to champion the needed growth and development, oblivious of the fact that government alone cannot meet the yearnings and aspirations of the citizens. It gives us great pleasure to be counted amongst those witnessing the auspicious event of this day, and we appreciate God for that.

While commending the Governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, for deliberately building on the legacies of past administrations, we admonish the Oborevwori led administration to remain focused and committed towards the realisation of the policy thrust of achieving a stronger Delta.

Once again, we wish every Deltan a happy 34th anniversary celebration and fruitful years ahead.

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