Delta State House of Assembly Committee on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Thursday, commenced oversight visits to the 25 local government councils in the state.
Led by its Chairman, Hon Chukwudi Dafe, the Lawmakers were at Warri North and Sapele local government headquarters at the start of the exercise.
Hon Dafe who represents Ukwuani Constituency in the House, said the oversight duty is in line with provisions of the Constitution of Federal Republic of Nigeria as altered.
Addressing authorities of both Warri North and Sapele local government councils during the visits, Dafe said the “Renewed Hope for More” mantra is on course and commended both President Ahmed Bola Tinubu and Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for their foresights.
The Lawmaker explained that the duo of President Tinubu and Governor Oborevwori were ensuring that the development agenda is fully implemented at the grassroots level, hence the concerted effort for increased funding to local government councils.
Flanked by other members of the Committee, including the Vice Chairman, Hon Alfred Martins, Oboro Preyor, Emmanuel Sinebe, Isaac Awnuza, Austin Uroye, Ferguson Onwo and James Aguoye, Hon Dafe said the Delta State House of Assembly is so much interested in accelerated development across the 25 local government areas of the state.
He stated that the Committee is interested in knowing how the Council Chairmen have been able to prudently utilized allocated revenue from the federation account by reconciling the received funds with implemented projects and social welfare of people at the grassroots.
The Lawmaker promised to keep faith with constitutional mandate of the Committee, as over-sighting the Councils will further strengthen government’s resolve for good governance at the local government level.
While commending Governor Oborevwori for his developmental strides in the state, Hon Dafe emphasized that local administrations must follow suit in line with the More agenda.
He stressed the need for prudent resources management, even as he charged the Chairmen to execute legacy projects that will be impactful to the economic growth of the areas.
The Chairman of the Committee disclosed that all facts gathered would be submitted to the Speaker of the Assembly, Rt Hon Emomotimi Guwor, and commended his support.
Chairman of Warri North, Hon Festus Ashima, appreciated the Committee for the visit, saying that it afforded the Council the opportunity to showcase projects executed in a period of one year, adding that the local administration is working in accordance with Governor Oborevwori More agenda.
Ashima noted that although the Council faces challenges of difficult terrain, his administration has been able to complete some projects while some are ongoing.
Some of the projects include, the Executive Chairman Office Complex, rehabilitation work at the Staff quarters, Abattoir, among others.
At Sapele local government. the Chairman, Hon Bright Abeke, described the oversight function of the Committee as a welcome development, and commended members for the visit.
Abeke said over twenty executed projects spread across the council were initiated in line with the More agenda of the state government.
He assured the committee that no projects would be abandoned.
Some of the projects visited include ongoing construction of modern market, and motor park with built up lockup shops, construction of nine class blocks, Corpers lodge and many more.