In continuation of Delta State Governor Sen Ifeanyi Okowa Townhall Meeting with DELTANS in marking 2nd Year Anniversary As Executive Governor Of Delta State.
The Sate Governor Sen Ifeanyi Okowa accompanied by His Deputy Barr Kingsley Otuaro today hold town hall meeting at Oghara in Ethiope West Delta State.
Speaking during the townhall meeting , Gov Okowa who listed Achievements of his administration said the state government has witnessed huge success in terms of job Creation, Human Capital Development , Infrastructural Development E.T.C
According to Gov Okowa " At the very core of our S.M.A.R.T agenda is job and wealth creation because we realize that the only way to achieve sustainable economic growth is to create new jobs, diversify the economy through the development of non-oil sectors, and provide the enabling environment for enterprises and industries to thrive. In August 2015, we launched the Job and Wealth Creation Scheme with the following programmes viz; Youth Agricultural Entrepreneurs Programme (YAGEP), Skills Training and Entrepreneurship Programme (STEP), and Production and Processing Support Programme (PPSP).
It is my pleasure to announce that a total of 17,173 (seventeen thousand, One hundred and seventy three) private sector jobs were created by this administration. This figure consists of 6,800 (six thousand, eight hundred) direct jobs and 10,373 (ten thousand, three hundred and seventy three) indirect jobs of both skilled and unskilled workers. As a Special Purpose Vehicle, the Office of the Chief Job Creation Officer accounted for 7,522 (seven thousand, five hundred and twenty two) of these jobs while the remaining 9,651 (nine thousand, six hundred and fifty one) were created through projects, programmes and initiatives implemented through the various MDAs.
On Infrastructural Development
Consistent with our determination to develope, maintain and renew our infrastructure in line with our growth aspirations, the first year of this administration has witnessed wide ranging developments in the construction of roads, markets development and the building of hospitals and schools.
Some of our roads are
Jesse Access Road Dualisation Project.
– Ejinyere/Orodje Street in Orerokpe, Okpe Local Government Area;
– Jeddo Ughoton Road and Access Road to Eagles Height University (Phase 1 Jeddo/Omadino Bridge), Okpe local Government Area;
– Oteri Township Road in Ughelli North Local Government Area;
– Okere-Urhobo Community Roads in Warri South Local Government Area (Olomu link Road, 1st and 2nd Olomu Streets, Otor-Okere and Agba Roads);
– Kefas Road with a spur to Uzere junction, Oleh, Isoko South Local Government Area;
– Uduophori road (Phase 1), Patani Local Government Area;
– Orikeze Street with a spur to Orikeze close, Agbor, Ika South Local Government Area;
– Usonia Road, off Nnebisi Road, Asaba;
– Faculty of Law Complex, Delta State University, Oleh Campus, Isoko South Local Government Area;
– Pedriatic Wards/Water Scheme in Patani General Hospital; and
– Azu-Owa Abavo Cottage Hospital, Abavo, Ika South Local Government Area
Cable Point Road dualization, Asaba, Okpanam Road Dualization, Asaba, Warri-Sapele Road Dualization in Sapele from Amukpe Roundabout, the construction of Amekpa-Afiesere-Ufuoma Road in Ughelli North Local Government Area, Lagos-Asaba Road dualization in Agbor, constructions of Oza-nogogo-Alisimie Road in Ika South Local Government Area, and Okerenkoko Beach Road in Warri South West Local Government Area
While speaking on Education, the governor said
"The major slippage in our educational sector in the last two decades or so has been the overemphasis on certificate acquisition.
As a result, we have a generation of secondary school leavers and university graduatesgraduates that can only survive on paid employment; worse still, many of them are actually unemployable.
We have reconstructed/rehabilitated and equipped three technical colleges in Ofagbe, Sapele and Agbor.
At Agbor Technical College, we undertook the following:
– Conversion of Catering/Workshop Block to a Six-Classroom Block with Stores and Toilets;
– Conversion of a Six-Classroom Block without Stores and Toilets to a standard Classroom Block with Stores and Toilets;
– Demolition and reconstruction of Hostel Block;
– Renovation of Six-Classroom Block with Stores and Toilets;
– Renovation of three-Classroom Block with Stores and Toilets;
– Demolition of 2Nos dilapidated Four-Classroom/Workshop Block and construction of 2Nos Prototype Six-Classroom Block with Stores and Toilet facilities;
– Renovation of Prototype Building/Block Laying Workshop with Offices;
– Completion of Prototype Steel Stanchion and Structural roof Workshop Building;
– Construction of a 3-Bedroom Bungalow for the Principal;
– Completion of Prototype Steel Stanchion and Structural Roof Workshop -Building(Auto Mechanic and Welding Fabrication Workshop);
– Improvement of Multi-Purpose School Hall;
– Demolition and reconstruction of a Prototype Administrative Block; and
– Construction of Twin 2-Bedroom Staff Quarters (2No).
26. The awarded Phase II Project which captured construction of School Fence, Gate/Gate House have also been completed, while building of Generator House, Erosion Control and construction of the school’s access roads and drains are all currently work in progress
At Sapele Technical College, we undertook the following:
– Renovation of principal’s Lodge (2-Bedroom Duplex Quarters and 18Nos Garages);
– Renovation of staff room/Computer Centre;
– Renovation/Rehabilitation of Hostel Block;
– Renovation of Painting and Decoration Block;
– Renovation of Electrical Building;
– Expansion/Renovation Of Generator House;
– Renovation of Electrical Workshop;
– Renovation of Radio, TV and Electronics Block;
– Renovation of Toilet Block by Woodwork and furniture Craft Practice Workshop;
– Renovation of Secretariat Department Typing Pool;
– Completion of Science Laboratory;
– Renovation/Alteration works of Administrative/Principal’s Office Block;
– Demolition and Reconstruction of Administrative Block (Principal’s Office);
– Renovation of Staff Quarters;
– Renovation of Welding/Fabrication Workshop;
– Renovation of Automobile Workshop;
– Construction of Dining Hall;
– Construction of Block of Toilets;
– Renovation of Hostel Block(Storey Building);
– Renovation of Electrical Workshop;
– Renovation of Mechanical Department (Six-Classroom Block);
– Renovation of Library Block;
– Renovation of Science Laboratory/Business Studies Department; and
– Renovation of Mechanical Department (Four-Classroom Block)
Meanwhile some of our primary and secondary school have been renovated .
Some of the dignitaries present during the townhall meeting include Former Governor of Delta State Chief James IBORI, Sen Ighoyota Amori, Royal Fathers, Lawmakers and others.
More Details Soon by Ossai Ovie Success.
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