Warri: Oborevwori approves extension of road to Ekurede hall, as Agbateyiniro brushes off existence of opposition party

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has approved the extension of the recently reconstructed internal roads in the twin- communities of Ugbori and Ekurede, giving nod for the road to be extended to Ekurede hall, Warri.

The Chairman of Warri South Local Government Area, Comr. Agbateyiniro Weyinmi Isaac, who made the disclosure at Ekurede, Wednesday November 11, during the ward empowerment programme for Ekurede/Ugbori Ward, stated that the approval for extension of the road, was consequent upon request by leaders of the community and facilitated by him.

Comr. Agbateyiniro Weyinmi Isaac, who brushed off the existence of African Democratic Congress, ADC and Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC in Warri South Local Government Area, said a site engineer had been detailed by governor Oborevwori to scope the road in Ekurede, to end the challenge of flooding in the area.

Mathew Dimeyin at Ekurede/Ugbori Ward

Whilst charging the electorates in Ekurede/Ugbori Ward not to renege on their promise to vote All Progressives Congress 5/5 in the January and February 2027 general elections, the Warri South Local Government Boss, recalled how business owners, transporters and residents of Ekurede/Ugbori communities, suffered untold hardship for about 15 years, due to the deplorable state of the internal roads in the twin communities.

The Councilor representing Ekurede/Ugbori Ward in Warri South Legislative Arm, Hon. Agbeyegbe Weyinmi Christopher, disclosed how he brought up the issue of the hitherto deplorable state of internal roads in Ekurede/Ugbori Communities before the Warri South Chairman, Comr. Agbateyiniro.

According to him, the Warri South Chairman, assured that the roads would be fixed, saying true to the promise, the state government intervened and the roads were immediately reconstructed.

Hon. Agbeyegbe Weyinmi Christopher

Hon. Agbeyegbe, also disclosed how he put up a distress call to Comr. Agbateyiniro regarding damaged roof at Ogiame Primary School, Ekurede, saying the local government boss immediately ordered repairs.

Some beneficiaries of the empowerment programme as well as the human capital development component of the Comr. Agbateyiniro administration, including; Blessing Ironeatse, Rose Oyibo, Omajuwa Tagbatsemi, Barakat Aziz and Mathew Dimeyin, gave plaudits to the Warri South Local Government Chief Executive.

The Warri South Local Government Chairman, flanked by his Vice, Rt. Hon. Kingsley Edafiadjebre, the Leader of Warri South Legislative Arm, Rt. Hon. Joy Ejumudo, Rev. Canon David Otofia and other APC members, also took the party’s empowerment programme/commissioning of constituency projects to Ajamimogha Ward, where they received rousing welcome.

Comr. Agbateyiniro Weyinmi Isaac (left) & Hon. Tuoyo Ebigbeyi Awani

The Majority Leader of Warri South Legislative Arm, Hon. Tuoyo Ebigbeyi Awani, who represents Ajamimogha Ward, described the gathering as a day of promises delivered.

Hon. Awani, stated: “Today, we have gathered not just to talk, but to act, not just to promise, but to deliver.

“I stand before you with a heart full of gratitude to God Almighty, and to you, my good people, who trusted me with your mandate. You sent me to represent you in the council and I promised I would not forget you.

“Today is proof that your trust was not in vain.

“THE ?50,000 CASH EMPOWERMENT TO 400 CONSTITUENTS* Today, we are giving out ?50,000 cash empowerment to our constituents. This is not small money. This is real capital. This is to support your business and to support your family.

“To our mothers selling pepper, fish, and provisions, this N50,000 can restock your shop. To our youths doing POS, barbing, tailoring, hairdressing, fashion designing, and vulcanizing, this can buy you new equipment and expand your hustle. To our fathers, this can help you support the home and put food on the table.

Rev. Canon David Otofia, presenting cash to one of the beneficiaries at Ekurede Ugbori Ward

“I beg you, do not spend it anyhow. Use it wisely. Invest it. Let this ?50,000 be the seed that grows into ?500,000 tomorrow. If you manage it well, God will multiply it. This is just the beginning. More empowerment are coming, that’s if you continue to support this government. Today, we are also commissioning ward projects that belong to all of us. These projects were done because we listened to you. You asked for them, and we delivered.

“These are your projects. I beg you, let us protect them. Let us maintain them. Government has done its part, it is now our duty to keep them clean and safe for our children. My people, we cannot celebrate today without appreciating the leaders who made all these possible.

“First, our father, the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. Mr. President has shown true love for the ordinary Nigerian. Through his Renewed Hope Agenda, he has brought student loans so our children can go to school, he has brought palliatives and cash transfers to cushion the hardship, he has supported small businesses, he has stabilized the economy, and he has given local governments the freedom to work directly for the people. It is because of his good policies that dividends like today can reach Ward 18.

“Second, our performing Governor, His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori. Our Governor is a man of MORE Agenda - Meaningful Development, Opportunities for All, Realistic Reforms, and Enhanced Peace and Security. Look around Delta State! Roads are being constructed . In fact ,the governor has turned the whole state to a project site most especially Warri and its environs, schools are being renovated, health centres are working, youths are being empowered, and Warri is coming back to life. Governor Sheriff is a governor who does not forget the grassroots. We in Ajamimogha ward are saying thank you UKODO.

Rev. Canon David Otofia (4^th right) commissioning one of the water projects at Ajamimogha Ward

“Third, our own son, our leader, our pride, the sleepless Lion, Hon. Comer Agbateyiniro Weyinmi aka Uguneri, the executive chairman of Warri south local government Council A man whose policies are usually fashioned with human face . A man who has been assisting over 400 aged citizens, widows and physically challenged cut across the 20 Desiec wards with monthly stipends from the beginning of his administration till date. A man who extended student bursary to over 80 Children from this ward that are in school due to his concern for education. A man who sponsored the Neco enrollment of over 10 children from this ward.

“A local government chairman who is currently constructing a solid 60 meters bridge at Ifiekporo Community . A man through which many of these projects including this ?50,000 empowerment have become possible. He is a leader who believes that leadership is about service, not about self. Sir, on behalf of the people of Ajamimogha Ward 18, we say thank you. We are proud of you.

Hon. Tuoyo Ebigbeyi Awani, speaking

“My people, I beg you, let us remain peaceful. Let us remain united. Election is around the corner, let us support and vote President Tinubu, support Governor Sheriff, Hon Thomas Ereyitomi, Hon Joel Onowakpo, Hon Dr. Austin Uroye, Hon Chief Benson Obire ,support Hon. Comr Agbateyiniro Weyinmi, and support your Councilor, so that more good things will continue to come to this ward.

“Today we empower, today we commission, tomorrow we will do more.”

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