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The Delta Government on Thursday donated ten million Naira (N10 million) to Ugborhen community in Sapele Local Government Area of the state to refurbish the community town hall.
The Secretary to the State Government, (SSG), Mr Festus Agas, who presented the cheque on behalf of the state government in Asaba, urged the leadership of the community to spend the money judiciously.
TheNewsGuru reports that the President-General of Ugborhen community, Deacon Festus Akume, received the cheque on behalf of the community.
The SSG urged the community to ensure judicious use of the money in order to justify the state government’s effort towards the development of the community.
He emphasised the importance of peace in the community and urged them to live in peace with one another, stressing that the present administration placed high premium on peace and security.
Agas assured the people of the community of state government’s readiness to partner with them towards ensuring that the existing atmosphere of peace and security in the community is sustained.
Responding, the President-General thanked the state government for the gesture, describing it as a demonstration of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa’s love for his people.
He assured the state government of the commitment of the leadership of the community to ensure that the money is judiciously utilized in achieving the purpose for which the fund was given.
Akume pledged the support of the people of Ugborhen community to the programmes and policies of the Gov. Okowa-led administration in the state.
The event was attended by the State PDP Chairman, Mr Kingsley Esiso, Director of Local Government Affairs, Mr Joyce Overah and the Special Adviser to the Governor on Conflict Resolution, Chief Edwin Uzor.