Delta state governor, Sen. (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, has promised Deltans better days ahead as the state marks her 28th anniversary on Tuesday.
Governor Okowa thanked the people of the state for their resilience, patience, cooperation and support to all administrations that had governed the state in the last 28 years.
He assured that his administration would continue to build on the gains recorded by his predecessors in order to create a stronger Delta.
Felicitating with citizens of the state on the anniversary, the governor said “our beloved state has continued to blossom in spite of challenges confronting us as a people.”
“My administration appreciates Deltans for their resilience and peaceful co-existence among us.
“In the last four years that we have been on the saddle, we have continued to build on the gains recorded by our predecessors and I assure you that better days are here for all Deltans as we work towards building a stronger Delta of our dream.
“Through Delta State Capital Territory Development Agency, we have done a lot in the past four years to make Asaba and environs a befitting state capital.
“We have initiated measures to resolve the nagging flooding in the capital territory through network of storm drainages, which are nearing completion, in addition to two new ones whose contracts were recently awarded”, Okowa said.
The governor reiterated his appreciation to the people for renewing his mandate through a resounding victory at the last general elections.