The Delta State governor lauded the contribution of Urhobos ethnic nationality for their contribution to the development and progress of the state.
Okowa made the remarks today while hosting the leadership of Urhobo Progress Union in Government’ House, Asaba.
He also called on all Deltans to maintain peace and unity as the state moves towards the crucial Saturday governorship and State House of Assembly Elections.
Said the governor : We request that as we transit from government to the other, that you do the best you can to try and call on the sons and daughters of Urhobo nation to maintain peace in the course of the elections.
I also want to urge you to remember that as the leadership of the apex body of the Urhobo nation, (the UPU), it is a strong duty of yours to relate with other ethnic nationalities to ensure that working together, we are able to protect and strengthen the peace that we now enjoy in Delta State.”
I am glad that the Urhobo House is where it is today and I thank God for the relationship that enabled us to support the project and that the funds were put to good use.”
Speaking earlier, the President General of UPU, Ese Owe said the new executive was in Government House to introduce themselves to the state governor.
He thanked Okowa for the opportunity given to Urhobo sons and daughters to serve in his government.
