Written by: Palmer Ogheneyole Nathaniel
The Deputy Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Ochor Christopher Ochor, has called on Deltans to do everything possible to sustain the existing peace in the state.
Ochor in a congratulatory message to Deltans through his Press Secretary, Mr. Emmanuel Enebeli, on the occasion of the celebration of the State’s 30years anniversary, stated that one of the vital element of development is peace, as nothing tangible can be achieve in an atmosphere of crisis. He said that with the preservation of the existing peace in the state, government policies will be channeled to developing the economic, infrastructure and other vital areas.
He congratulated Deltans and the State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa for the feats recorded so far, while expressing anticipation of more developmental strides in the days to come.
The statement reads; “as we celebrate our 30 years of existence as a state, I call on the good people of Delta State to ensure that the peace which we enjoy today is sustained, to which will enable the policies of the government to be channeled to development of more infrastructure and other vital and economic needs, that will affect lives of all positively.”
“As we are aware, peace is a vital element of development, and without it nothing can be achieved, especially in a society that is constantly consumed with crises.”
Continuing, I congratulate Deltans, past governments, and the current government led by Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa for, as we all have continued to pursue part of peace, and this can be noticed with the rate we had developed, compared to those before us, and those created same day with our dear state Delta.
“To continue to witness fast and even development, let us continue to pursue peace, through prayer. I congratulate all Deltans, and the State Governor, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa. He stated. thrives in rancour, and hatred, but only where there is peace.
“As we celebrate our 30 years of existence as a state, I call the good people of Delta State to ensure that the peace which we enjoy today is sustained, to which will enable the policies of the government to be channeled to development of more infrastructure and other vital and economic needs, that will affect lives of all positively.
“As we are aware, peace is a vital element of development, and without it nothing can be achieved, especially in a society that is constantly consumed with crises,”
Adding that, “I congratulate Deltans, past governments, and the current government led by Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa for, as we all have continued to pursue part of peace, and this can be noticed with the rate we had developed, compared to those before us, and those created same day with our dear state Delta.
“To continue to witness fast and even development, let us continue to pursue peace, through prayer. I congratulate all Deltans, and the State Governor, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa.”
