Delta State’s Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Comrade Reuben Izeze, affirmed the ministry’s unwavering dedication to fulfilling Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s MORE agenda for the state’s populace.
This affirmation came during a media briefing at his Asaba office, marking the conclusion of the 2023 working year. He expressed gratitude for the team’s efforts, acknowledging God’s guidance until this 29th of December, the final working day of the year.
When questioned about his presence in the office amidst many taking holiday trips, Izeze emphasized that, according to the calendar, today isn’t a public holiday, giving him no reason to be absent from work.
The Works Commissioner said, “procrastination is the great thief of time, and on no account should any work be pushed over to another day except for public holidays or unavoidable emergency situations.
“If the Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Francis Oborevwori, the executive Governor of Delta state as at today 29th December 2023 is still working in the office attending to important matters of state concerns, then i see no reason to be anywhere else other than in the office treating files for onward action by relevant directorates within the ministry and if need arise, visit project sites for on the spot assessment.
“Governor Oborevwori is in a social contract with Deltans to deliver more meaningful development, opportunity for all to thrive, with realistic reforms and enhanced security through his well articulated M.O.R.E Agenda, which can only be achieved through dint of hard work and diligent supervision of the process.
“Essentially, this ministry touches the lives of all Deltans through project delivery, as such files that needs my attention, shouldn’t be rolled over to another day, when they can be treated today, even if it’s the last working day of the year. I have ensured that no mail or file is left hanging on my table.
“On August 23, 2023, we officially assumed office, and immediately swung into action. So far we have paid on the spot inspection visit to Ughelli -Asaba projects sites being handled by CCECC Ogwashi-Ukwu and Levant Construction Nig Ltd at Oleh Roundabout.
“We went on inspection at Bubedan project site at Isheagu, Nigercat project site at Bedesiegha, Bomadi. Storm drain project at Ogbeogonogo market area, Asaba. Ongoing projects at lower Erejuwa and environs by sharpstone construction company.
“There are other projects inaugurated by the Governor within this period. The Madonna school internal roads network measuring about 16km and many other ongoing projects that are near completion.”
Izeze further remarked that, “As a Ministry, we have also ensured that contractors who have completed their jobs whose certificates of completion needed to be signed in other for them to process their payments and clear staff salaries and other contingencies, is another factor why we have prioritized every working hour available to me to ensure smooth governance process,”
He conveyed gratitude to Governor Oborevwori for entrusting him with the responsibility to lead the ministry, affirming his commitment to consistently give his utmost efforts.
…………
Note : To submit Press Releases, Statements, and Advert Inquiries for publication on Waffi blog (website) or Television 📺, please use the following contact details: You can send an email to info@waffitv.com or reach us via Whatsapp at 07068286500
