Group Demands Speedy Completion of Ayakoromo Bridge
A popular Ijaw right protection group in Delta State, Concerned Citizens For lzon-ebe Development (CCFID), has appealed to the State governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa to ensure speedy completion of the long abandoned Ayakoromor bridge in Burutu Local Government Area.
This was contained in a statement issued on Monday in Warri Delta State by the leader of the group, Comrade Oyinbi Onduku who also appealed to the foremost ljaw born Niger Delta freedom fighter, High Chief. Government Oweizide Emkpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo to intervene on the slow pace of work at Ayakoromo bridge project.
The group also commend Tompolo, The ljaw leader for instituting peace initiative to unite the fascinated IYC.
Oyinbi Onduku further disclosed that the Ayakoromo bridge is lacking government attention commitment to ensure speedy completion.
Expressing disappoint over the abandoned bridge he said, "Ayakoromo bridge project was awarded since 2014 by the immediate past governor of Delta State, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan with the vision to open up riverine communities in terms of road network and urbanization, unfortunately, the project is not progressing as expected due to poor representation and lack of political will".
"It is my humble appeal to our selfless ljaw leader, High Chief. Government Ekpemupolo to please use your influence and political connections to help draw the attention of the Executive Governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Senator. Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa in order to show more commitment towards speedy completion of the bridge within the shortest possible time, Comr. Onduku stated."
"However, the Ayakoromo bridge when completed, will increase the economy of the state, ease transportation of goods and services, as well as fast track road network to Burutu main town, the oil kingdom Ogulagha, Odimodi, Forcados terminal among other riverine communities in the state".
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