6 July 2023
Governor of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori has redeemed his pledge to residents of First Marine Gate, Warri, Warri South Local Government Area. by delivering a 500kva transformer he promised them
Recalled that Oborevwori made the promise to donate transformer to them during an inspection of storm water drainage project last week Monday on discovering that the residents have been on black out for two years over a damaged transformer.
The transformer was delivered to the community through the Council Chairman, Hon. Michael Tidi.
Presenting the transformer to the community, Tidi who was represented by the council secretary, Mr. Joseph Oribioye urged the people to take ownership of protect it from vandals.
the council Chairman who further noted the urgency I which the governor redemmed his pledge in just one week has shown he (Governor Oberevwori) is a promise keeper urged the people to continue to remain peaceful and supportive of government programmes and policies, assuring that Governor Oborevwori led administration is determined to do more for Deltans.
“One week ago, Governor Oborevwori had made a promised to you people that he was going to give you a brand new transformer, andtoday, to God be the glory, the transformer is here.
“This transformer is 500KVA, eleven lines, ABB product, the best in the world and it also comes with a two years warranty.
“So on behalf of the Governor, His Excellency, Rt. Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, here is the transformer and I want you to use it to the glory of Agaga community,” Tidi said.
Receiving the transformer, Chairman of the community, Mr Omo-Efe Agaga, thanked Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for the kind gesture, promising to protect the transformer from vandals.
Also, a resident of the area, Mrs Shola Onobokhua, who drew the attention of the Governor to the lack of a transformer during the inspection, could not hide her joy when she saw the transformer being mounted in the street.
“I cannot thank the Governor enough. For almost two years now we have been in darkness. So when I heard that the Governor was coming to our area, I gathered some of my friends and we made sure we told the governor our pains. God will continue to bless Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for us,” Mrs Onobokhua said