Okowa gave the advice while inaugurating the 2.1-kilometre Obitobon-Elolo-AjaokurreOgbo-Orubu roads in Ogidigben and 2.3-km roads in Benikrukru, both in Warri South-West Local Government Area of the state on Thursday.
“We need to handle everything with care to prevent the international oil companies from further divesting from the nation’s oil and gas sector. Okowa, who was in company of his Deputy, Mr Kingsley Otuaro, Sen. James Manager and member representing Warri South-West in the state Assembly, Mr Emomotimi Guwor, commended youths of the communities for supporting the completion of the projects without hindrance.
He appreciated Mr Matthew Tonlagha for the effort he made to attract the project to the community, saying it was important for those who have the privilege to associate with government to remember their community.He said that after undertaking an inspection of the hospital, he has directed the State Ministry of Housing to carry out a total rehabilitation of the hospital.
“I am not aware that the hospital is in such state of dilapidation, but I want to reassure you that action has already been started and I have directed Ministry of Housing to undertake a total rehabilitation of the hospital. Commissioner for Works , Mr Solomon Golley said the contract which involved rigid concrete paved road and side drains, was awarded in 2017 as part of the state government’s commitment towards improving road networks and transformation of communities in the state.