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From Enweliku Kent, Asaba
It was a day of celebration in Oghareki, Ethiope West Local Government Area of Delta State, as Pastor Godwin Samson Akpovie empowered it’s constituents and honoured by the Oghareki Traditional Council for his contributions to community development.
Pastor Akpovie, who is the Managing Director/CEO of the Delta Special Economic Zone and an illustrious son of Oghareki, was recognized for his outstanding service and commitment to uplifting lives.
The ceremony, held at Oghareki Town Hall, attracted community leaders, politicians, stakeholders, women and youth, who showered him with awards and goodwill messages.
Speakers at the event described Akpovie as a worthy son, a rare gift to humanity and hope for the common man, whose commitment to uplifting lives remains exemplary.
“What was initially planned as a reception following the traditional honour turned into a major empowerment programme that put smiles on the faces of residents. In line with the MORE Agenda of the Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori”.
The empowerment was drawn from the 11 wards of Ethiope West with over 60 electric bikes, cash support, blood pressure machines and wrappers.
In the cash empowerment, over 100 persons benefited in two categories of One Hundred Thousand Naira and Two Hundred Thousand Naira respectively, while blood pressure machines were distributed to boost healthcare delivery at the grassroots. In addition, over 1,500 wrappers were shared to women across the local government area.
In his remarks, Pastor Dr. Akpovie expressed profound appreciation to the Oghareki Traditional Council for the honour bestowed on him and thanked the Executive Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, for providing him the platform to serve, noting that he was motivated to turn the honour into empowerment to give back to the people who have always stood by him and to ensure that the celebration translates into meaningful impact on livelihoods in line with the Governor’s MORE Agenda.
Beneficiaries of the electric bikes, Mrs. Mike Umukoro, Ogheneovie Uku and Prosper Erhuvwusa, who could not hide their joy, described the gesture as life-changing, saying the bikes will help them in their daily activities.
We did not expect such love from Pastor Akpovie, but pray for God’s blessings upon him and Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for remembering the common man the dividend of democracy, they said.
Also from the cash beneficiaries, Esther Agbaga, who received Two Hundred Thousand Naira, expressed heartfelt appreciation, saying the support came at the right time to boost her petty trade and support her family.
Dignitaries at the event included Senator Ighoyota Amori, Chief John Nani, Hon. Halims Agoda, Barr. Lyna Aliya Ocholor, Chief Paulinus Akpeki amongst others, who joined in the distribution of the items.
