DEVELOPMENT OF DELTA STATE: OKOWA SEEKS SUPPORT TO ATTRACT INVESTORS

The Governor, Delta State Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa seeks support from stake holders, traditional institutions to attract investors to the State, addiing that the development of the state is a collective responsibility that should not be hindered by personal, ethnic, religious or political leaning.

The governor stated this yesterday in Asaba when members of Delta State Council of Traditional Rulers, led by their Chairman, the Obi of Owa, His Royal Majesty (HRM) Emmanuel Efeizomor II, visited him, and urged Deltans to be passionate about the development of the state.He also stated that citizens of the state owed it a duty to contribute to its development, and charged them to use the opportunities available now to impact positively on the lives of the people, assuring that his administration would remain focused and pursue programmes that would attract investors.

Okowa, who commended the monarchs for their contributions toward the prevailing peace in the state, said: “Traditional rulers in this state have done so much for us; you are architects of peace in our state because when the various kingdoms are at peace with themselves, God will bless that state.

“I urge you to continue to talk with our people so that this peace will be consolidated. I have found that there is so much love among the traditional rulers. I hope that the political class will learn to show love to one another and collectively, we will develop our state.”He expressed appreciation to the traditional rulers for the show of love, saying: “For the visit and the fact that at every ceremony your presence sends a message that we are one, I also thank all Deltans for their support. We will do our best to take the state to an enviable position within the next four years.”

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