COMMUNAL CLASH: Delta Govt To Compensate Families Of Victims In Oleh, Ozoro Crisis

The Delta State Government stated that it has released the White Paper on the resolution of the communal crisis between Ozoro and Oleh communities in Isoko North and Isoko South LGA with approval to compensate families of victims.

 

Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, disclosed this while speaking to newsmen shortly after inspecting ongoing projects at the Delta State University of Science and Technology, Ozoro.

 

Governor Okowa stated that the State Executive Council has approved the White Paper on the crisis sequel to the recommendations of the Judicial Panel of Enquiry on the crisis and is already implementing the decisions of the Judicial Panel.

 

 

The Governor  pointed that the 24-kilometer Isoko Ring Road project running from Ellu, Ovrode, Ofagbe, Orie, Okpe-Isoko, Uro to Ada-Irri in Isoko North and Isoko South LGA will be completed in December 2022.

 

Governor Okowa told newsmen shortly after inspecting construction of the bridge linking Ellu and Ofagbe on the road.

 

The Governor explained that the project was divided into three sections for ease of execution, adding that the bridge being constructed was to address the perennial problem of flooding on the existing bridge on the road which was usually flooded whenever it rained heavily.

 

 

Meanwhile, Governor Okowa also disclosed that Delta state is prepared to host an exciting #Delta2022 National Sports Festival.

 

Governor Okowa stated this during his remarks at the unveiling of the National Sports Festival Logo and Mascot at the Unity Hall, Government House, Asaba.

 

“As the nation looks forward to seeing Delta State host our sportsmen and women to this feast, I can assure you that we are doing our best to host the most memorable competition in the history of the festival,” Governor Okowa said.