***as he inspect DESOPADEC projects in Isoko nation.
OVEDHE JERRY.
The DESOPADEC commissioner representing Isoko ethnic nationality, Dr Paul Oweh Esq has promised to build on the existing foundation of his predecessor for the overall development of the area.
The commissioner made this known to newsmen earlier during the week at the Otibio recreational centre in Isoko North local government, when he visited the multi million naira recreational park built by DESOPADEC awaiting commissioning.
He said that the tour on projects executed by the agency in the area is to familiarise himself with DESOPADEC projects that are in Isoko ethnic nationality, as a representative, to know what is on ground and this will help in shaping his decision as he work ahead.
The Commissioner and his team during the tour visited projects sites in Owhe, Ozoro, Oyede and Ofagbe in Isoko North local government area and further moved to Oleh in Isoko South local government area, where he was joined by the Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer of the board, Bashorun Chief Askia Ogieh on the visit to Irri and Uzere communities.
Dr Paul Oweh at Uzere, expressed satisfaction at the level of work done by the immediate past board and promised to consolidate on the foundation that has been laid.
According to Dr Oweh; “having gone round the projects in the area, I can tell you, I’m impressed with what the immediate past board has done. I commend Bashorun Chief Askia Ogieh and Hon Ovie Oghoore for what they were able to attract to Isoko.
“My mission is actually to familiarise myself with DESOPADEC projects we have in Isoko nation, as a representative to know what is on ground and this will help in shaping our decision as we work ahead,” he said.
The commissioner also observed few projects that are staggering to be completed in Isoko nation, promising to ensure that the projects are completed for the overall development of Isoko nation. He further promised a “bottom-top” approach in the implementation of projects and programs.
Dr Paul Oweh also added that, “most projects fail because they do not seem to serve the needs of the people. And if they don’t serve the needs of the people, they may not show so much interest in monitoring and ensuring proper execution, leading to failure most times and vow to constantly reach out to the people for their inputs.”
