By Sunday Apah
The Executive Chairman of Ughelli South Local Government Council, Rt. Hon. Dr. Lucky Iroroefe Avweromre, provided financial assistance to seven families who were critically affected by the Okuama crisis, while also outlining his achievements from his first year in office.
Avweromre made this known during a press briefing at the Council Secretariat on Friday, July 25, 2025, in Otu-Jeremi. He highlighted over thirty impactful projects and programs executed since he assumed office on July 15, 2024.
The beneficiaries included Late Pa James Ogboroko who died in detention, Prof. Arthur Ekpekpoo, Hon. Chief Belvis Adogbo, Engr. Dennis Okugbaye, Me. David Akata, Mr. Dennis Malaka, and Mrs. Mabel Owhemu.
He stated that the financial support was intended to assist the seven families affected by the Okuama crisis, in alignment with Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s drive to resettle the displaced Okuama people as soon as possible.
He explained that, in line with the resettlement plans, the council embarked on the construction of a resettlement center and the provision of critical amenities for the Okuama community, aimed at supporting the recovery and rebuilding of the area following the tragic incident.
According to him, within the year under review, construction of the Council’s Administrative Building and the Old Secretariat (Staff Building) is ongoing.
He noted, “We have upgraded the Okwagbe Health Centre with solar power to ensure a 24-hour electricity supply, and we have completed the Okpe-Olomu Health Centre, which had been abandoned for over 15 years.”
“We introduced various staff welfare packages to boost productivity and ensure a motivated workforce. Twenty-one students from the Delta State Maritime Polytechnic, Burutu (Gbaregolor Campus), are currently benefiting from scholarships,” he added.
He clarified that the wooden bridge constructed at Omosuomo was a temporary intervention, urgently requested by the community to resolve pressing accessibility issues.
Avweromre noted that constructing a standard concrete bridge is beyond the financial capacity of the council, but assured that discussions are ongoing with federal and state government intervention agencies for a permanent solution.
He also listed various other projects, stating that his administration has made remarkable strides in infrastructure projects aimed at meeting the needs of the Ughelli South LGA residents.
He revealed that his administration plans to partner with companies and organizations to implement various youth and women empowerment programs, all aimed at boosting the socio-economic well-being of Ughelli South residents.
The Ughelli South LGA council chairman commended Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for the ongoing construction of a healthcare center, a primary school, and a secondary school in Okuama, as well as other projects in the local government area, describing these efforts as a testament to the Governor’s commitment to grassroots development.
