Delta Directs International Oil Companies (IOCs) to take care of host communities as Okowa Graces Odimodi Community Leadership Inauguration, Expresses Satisfaction On Peaceful Election, Handover

Delta Directs International Oil Companies (IOCs) to take care of host communities as Okowa Graces Odimodi Community Leadership Inauguration, Expresses Satisfaction On Peaceful  Election, Handover

By Binebai Princewill

His Excellency, Sen. Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, Executive Governor of Delta State earlier today graced the inauguration ceremony of oil rich Odimodi community in Iduwini Kingdom, Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State.

Governor Okowa who was represented by the Commissioner for Oil and Gas, Chief Emman Ambgbaduba had during his speech at the inauguration ceremony in Odimodi appreciated the community for their peaceful conduct of election and the subsequent hand over ceremony.

Commissioner Amgbaduba had directed International Oil Companies (IOCs) operating in Delta State to always live in peace and harmony by taking care of their host communities to avoid a volatile working environment.

The Delta State Commissioner for Oil and Gas stated that the host communities must be well taken care of as they are the hens that lays the golden eggs.

Chief Emman also tasked the new Odimodi community leadership to carry everyone along in the commuity by consulting all relevant stakeholders throughout his administration, stressing that he is hopeful that the community chairman, Elder Capt. Yangaboy James will surprise his people with robust leadership.

In his acceptance speech, Chairman of Odimodi and its federated communities, Capt. Yangaboy had promised and vowed to carry everyone along and to always consult widely, adding that he will consolidate on the existing progress of  Odimodi.

Earlier, Chairman of Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State, Hon. Godknows Angele, alias Dikulidikuli, the ability stressed that he is proud of the people of Odimodi community for their peaceful disposition over time.