Uduaghan, Oritsejafor Predict Brighter Future
> For Delta State
>
> DELTA State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan and
> National CAN President, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, yesterday in
> Warri, predicted brighter future for Delta State.
>
> At an inter-denominational Thanksgiving Service
> held at the Living Faith Church, Warri to mark the 22nd
> anniversary of the state creation, Governor Uduaghan stated
> that the challenging days of the state were over for good,
> adding that the future of the state was brighter in the
> years ahead.
> According to Uduaghan, despite the
> challenges that the state has encountered, Deltans deserves
> to celebrate peace and development being witnessed in the
> state.
> “A state that was synonymous
> with violence before now is now known for peace,” the
> Governor said at the service attended by eminent Deltans and
> former Military Administrators of the state.
> He said that the state was moving
> fast and that developmental projects were going on in
> different parts of the state, specifically saying that the
> transformation of the Eneheren junction would be replicated
> in other busy junctions in the state.
> “I did promise and prayed to
> God that we are finishing strong and we will finish well and
> strong,” the Governor stated and challenged the people
> of the state to use whatever position they are holding to
> work in the interest of the state and to the glory of
> God.
> Also, he tasked all Deltans to work hard for
> the growth of the state, saying he alone cannot do
> it.
>
> He said; “We have moved very fast in the
> last 22 years. Delta State is overcoming its challenges. The
> state is now the most peaceful in the country. We are moving
> on in terms of development. The image of Delta State is
> changing for good.”
>
> The Governor who had earlier taken the first
> reading from Psalm 138: 1-8 added that; “As a governor,
> I cannot do everything. If you have a responsibility, use it
> well for the good of Delta State. The future is brighter for
> the state than where we are coming from, but we all must
> work hard to achieve the greater dream for Delta State,
> created exactly 22 years ago.”
>
> Officiating at the Service, Pastor Oritejafor
> said; “We have come a long way. 22 years is not a joke;
> Deltans must be grateful to God. There is bright future for
> the state. There is tomorrow
> for Delta State. The governor alone cannot do everything.
> Are we all working? Government is paying you, but you have
> other business.”
> The National CAN President also said; “God
> will not forget Delta State because of our thanksgiving to
> Him; Delta state will not be consumed. Morning for Delta
> State has come and God is about to do some strange things in
> Delta State.”
>
> According to our correspondents, former
> military administrators of the state, including Bassey
> Asuquo, Yeri and Walter Feghabo who handed over power to
> Chief James Ibori in 1999 attended the thanksgiving service
> also graced by eminent Deltans and others from far and
> near.
>
> Prayers were offered for Governor Uduaghan, his
> family and for Delta Stat