The two day thank-you-visits across the electoral wards of Burutu 11, by the member representing the constituency in the Delta State House of Assembly, Hon (Chief) Pereotu Oloye has ended with a renewed assurance to providing the people quality representation.
Hon Oloye who addressed the constituents in both English language and local dialect, expressed gratitude for the opportunity to represent Burutu 11 in the State Legislature and promised never to betray the confidence reposed on him.
The Lawmaker, who is the Chairman, Assembly Committee on Urban Renewal, said all he owed the people is such representation that would attract peace, good governance, progress, prosperity and sustainable development in the locality.
Appreciating constituents for voting for him and other candidates of the PDP in the last general elections, Hon Oloye said the Thank You Visit was a promise made during the electioneering campaigns.
Accompanied by the State Commissioner for Housing, Godknows Angele, and the PDP Chairman for Burutu local government area, amongst others, the Lawmaker emphasized the need for the people to work for peace and sustained socio economic growth of the area.
Hon Oloye thanked the people for their warm reception and promised not to loose focus to attracting dividends of democracy to the constituency.
He used the opportunity to call on constituents to be committed to the MORE agenda of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and the Advancing Delta project of the administration.
“The State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori means well for Delta State. He needs our support to succeed in his MORE agenda. Burutu 11 can never be left out in the advancing Delta project. So let us join forces with other stakeholders to make progress in the Delta State”, He stated.
Hon Oloye also paid tributes to the Speaker of the State Assembly, Rt Hon Emomotimi Guwor for his support and cooperation, saying that the Speaker has been a great source of encouragement.
The electoral wards visited include Endoro/ Ekogbene ward 6, Ojobo Ward 5, Torugbene Ward 1, Tamigbe Ward 2 and Tuomo Ward 3.
Political, opinion and community leaders who spoke during the visits, including the Senior Policy Adviser to the Governor of Delta State, Chief Funkekeme Solomon and Elder P.Y Biakpara thanked Hon Oloye for the thank you visits, which they said was a hallmark of a good leader.
The respondents commended the return by the Lawmaker to appreciate supporters and integrate them to the direction of his representation.
They enjoined Oloye to remain a worthy ambassador of Burutu 11 Constituency and assured of support of the people to succeed in the onerous task ahead of him.
The high points of the Thank You Visits were presentations of gifts, including sports kits to promote healthy sporting activities and competitions in the environment.
A friendly foot ball match between ward 2 and ward 3, held to round up the tour ended 2-2 at full time.
Ward 3 however won on penalties which ended 3-1. Cash gift was given to both teams.