Asaba To Get More Development to–Okowa Assures

Asaba To Get More Development to–Okowa Assures

 The Governor, Delta State, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, has assured Deltans of his administration’s commitment to developing Asaba as a state capital.

Okowa gave the assurance yesterday at the 28th coronation anniversary cum 95th birthday celebration of the Asagba of Asaba, Obi, Prof. Chike Edozien in Asaba.

The governor, who noted that state capital had seen a lot of development during the time of Edozien, said, “Asaba is the fastest growing town in the nation and you have worked with your people to give us a peaceful environment for growth because, without peace, there will be no development,”

“You have also given us room for partnership between the people of the town and government since the state was created and I must publicly thank the people of Asaba for keeping the peace.

“We have done a lot but, there is still much for us to do in Asaba; as a government; we will work with you to ensure that we grow Asaba better than it is today; as a government, we are committed to growing Asaba as the capital of our dream.”

Governor Okowa listed some of the projects executed in Asaba to include the Asaba International Airport, which he disclosed that plans are on through concession process for the cargo runway to be constructed.

While listing efforts by his administration to tackle flood challenges in Asaba, the governor also harped on the need to establish the Warri/Uvwie Development Agency, assuring that his administration will continue to ensure the even development of the state.