The Ebedaowei, HRH (Engr) Hope Aserifa Torru and members of the Kabowei Clan Traditional Council (Bayelsa) have expressed gratitude to the governor of Bayelsa State, Governor Douye Diri, for the approval of an 18.7 kilometer road linking eight communities in Sagbama LGA.
A statement signed by High Chief John Daria
Ekiopre-owei (Adviser), High Chief Freston Akpor
Ozitua-owei (Spokesman), and High Chief Stephen Kpodoh Fungei-owei (Secretary) Kabuowei Traditional Council, Bayelsa State, on behalf of the Traditional Council notes that the initiative will significantly enhance connectivity, as it will link Odoni-Agbere-Abuetor-Osifo-Osekwenike-Asamabiri-Ekperiwari and Elemebiri and have a sustainable impact on three Kabowei communities to be linked to the road.
The statement commends and salutes Governor Douye Diri for his foresight in extending and expanding the frontiers of infrastructural development to Kabowei and sister communities in Sagbama Constituency Three
It says the approval of the road project which is a counterpart funding scheme with the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC would no doubt promote and stimulate the much needed economic development which will positively affect the overall quality of life in the beneficiary communities.
The statement also acknowledged the importance the government attached to the immediate take off of the project and early completion.
“We recognize the significance of reliable infrastructure and how crucial it is in fostering growth. This project is a testament to Governor Diri’s commitment to the welfare of our people”
The statement by the Kabowei Traditional Council also lauded the Governor for what it described as his people-centric leadership style and dedication to addressing the infrastructural gaps in communities across the state.
“While we anticipate the timely completion of the project and its positive impact be felt on our local economy and social cohesion, we are in a state of readiness to support and participate in the process of the flag-off to the completion of the project”.
The statement restated the Ebedaowei, Kabowei Traditional Council and the people’s continued commitment to collaborate with the state government in ensuring peace, progress and prosperity of communities in line with the aspirations of the “Prosperity Government” which has brought governance closer to the people, more than ever before.
