In a landmark recognition of exceptional leadership qualities, the executive Chairman of Okpe Local Government Area of Delta State, Hon ( Chief ) Onoriode Isaiah Esiovwa JP was recently honoured with a prestigious award of excellence by the National Union Of Local Government Employees ( NULGE ) Delta State chapter for his outstanding leadership qualities as the State ALGON Chairman,
Speaking at the epoch making ceremony held at the Cenotaph in the Delta State capital Asaba, Esiovwa appreciates the State Governor H.E Rt Hon Elder Sheriff F.O Oborevwori for his sound leadership qualities and huge developmental strides in the state,
He commended Comr Ziko Okwudi and his executives for taking the Local Government Council workers in the state to the next level and for keeping the staff in a cordial relationship with the state government,
The National Organising Secretary of ALGON also promised to work harmoniously with all council chairmen in the state to make sure both Council staff and chairmen live in one accord,
In his response, Comrade ZIko Okwudi Delta State NULGE President thanked local government staffs in the state, he also appreciates the state governor H.E Rt Hon Elder Sherriff Francis O.Oborevwori for his exemplary leadership style and taking the welfare of Delta State workers as first priority,
He said all labour unions in the state, NULGE, ALGON, NLC, and TUC are happy with the state government for the prompt payment of salaries, promotion arrears and approval N77,500 new minimum wage in Delta State.
Comrade Ziko also appreciates the State ALGON Chairman for his listening ears and fatherly role in piloting the affairs of local governments in the state and prayed God to bless him,
The climax of the ceremony was the presentation of exceptional leadership, good governance, and good community development award to Hon Onoriode Isaiah Esiovwa.
In his remark, the ALGON Chairman reiterated his commitment to continually championing initiatives aimed at promoting the welfare of statfs and empowering citizens to actively participate in the democratic process,
He added that the recognition serves as a source of inspiration and motivation to redouble efforts in building a more just, desirable, and more harmonised and stronger local government system in the state,
In attendance are State NULGE, President and executives, local government NULGE executives, council staff’s, council chairmen, councillors, supervisors, and state governments represent amongst others.