Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori says governors of the South-South region of the country are united for the overall and integrated development of the region.

Oborevwori also lauded the people of Rivers State for their support for Governor Siminalayi Fubara, assuring that peace will soon return to the state.

The governor stated this at the inauguration of 21.49km Egbeda internal roads and drainages in Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.

He said Fubara would not disappoint the people of the state, adding that the project bears true testimony to the commitment of the governor towards fulfilling his promise of sustainable infrastructural development of the state.

Oborevwori noted that the road construction would contribute to the socio-economic empowerment and development of not just Egbeda communities but the entire Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State.

Oborevwori said: “The significance of my presence here is our deep friendship and brotherhood.

“Coming here today all the way from Delta State shows we are all one in this region. It shows a great relationship between us and it points to the fact that as a state we are supportive of our brother states in the South-South region.

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“Our unity as a region is as strong as ever. We are united in this region and we will continue to do well for our people because we are one of the most-richest regions in the country.

“We are the ones producing the wealth of this nation and there is no reason we will not give our people development because that is what they want and this is dividends of democracy.”

In his remarks, Fubara thanked Governor Oborevwori for accepting to inaugurate the projects and also lauded the contractor for completing the project on record time.

Fubara also thanked the Egbeda community for their support and cooperation before, during, and after the 2023 general election.

The governor said: “For all your support we owe you dividends of democracy and I can assure you that we are just starting because if in four months we can finish this and get this kind of applause you can imagine what will happen in the years to come.

“I can assure you that Rivers State will experience something different from the regular governance.

“Our concern remains the welfare of the people and what we have done here is to build the road to the satisfaction of the people, meeting your needs and solving the flood problem in this community.”

He, therefore, pledged to extend the road and upgrade the Egbeda community school in the area.

The Star