Delta State: Governor warns against shortchanging for road projects

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The Governor of Delta State, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori,  has said his administration is investigating allegations of connivance by some contractors and asphalt producers to shortchange the state.

Governor Oborevwori disclosed this on Wednesday when he played host to the leadership of Isoko Church Leaders’ Forum, led by the Anglican Bishop of Oleh Diocese, Rt. Rev’d John Aruakpor, at Government House, Asaba.

He reiterated his resolve to ensure that people of the state get value for every project executed by his administration.

Meanwhile, the leadership and other stakeholders of the Ijaw ethnic nationality in Delta State have pledged continued loyalty and support for the administration of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori beyond his first tenure.

Chairman of the Leaders and Stakeholders of the Ijaw nation and former Minister of Police Affairs, Alaowei Broderick Bozimo, made the pledge on behalf of the Ijaw nation during a courtesy visit to the Governor, at Government House, Asaba, on Wednesday.

The elder statesman said they had come to appreciate the Governor for the good things he was doing for the Ijaw nation and Deltans in general.