Okowa Tasks Contractors To Complete Housing Projects Before Deadline

The Delta State Governor , Ifeanyi Okowa has urged contractors handling housing projects in the state to continue to work to meet their completion deadlines.

The Governor disclosed this while speaking with newsmen shortly after inspecting some ongoing projects in Asaba.

The projects inspected were the 2,000-sitting-capacity Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Ecumenical Centre, Delta State Traditional Rulers Council Secretariat and new residential and office complex for top government officials under the Governor’s Office.

“Despite the effects of #COVID19, which slowed down the pace of work by many construction companies, I am glad to note that the contractors handling housing projects in the state are doing well.

“I am impressed with the work that they are doing,” Governor Okowa said.

However, Okowa has also felicitated with the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on the occasion of his birthday.

In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, Governor Okowa joined the parliament, the Okpe Constituency, friends and family of the Speaker in celebrating years of remarkable accomplishments and service to the state.

‪“Rt. Hon. Oborevwori has demonstrated selflessness in his representation of his constituency and maturity in his leadership of the House — which has made the State House to pass bills early that directly impact on the lives of Deltans,” Governor Okowa said.