A coalition of civil society groups in Udu Local Government Area of Delta State has reaffirmed its unwavering support for President Bola Tinubu, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, and Rep. Francis Waive, citing ongoing developmental projects, inclusive governance, and infrastructural progress as clear indicators of responsive leadership across all levels of government.
The declaration was made during a strategic meeting with Rep. Waive, who represents Ughelli North, Ughelli South, and Udu Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives.
In a communique issued at the end of the meeting, the coalition acknowledged several developmental milestones recorded by the Oborevwori administration in Udu Local Government Area.
They applauded the governor for appointing Udu sons and daughters into key positions, including commissioners, special advisers, and more than 30 other roles.
They also commended the state government for initiating and executing multiple infrastructural projects in the area, such as the Udu Modern Market, the Opete–Okpaka Road, Bezi Road in Aladja, CAC Road in Orhuwhorun, and the Orhuwhorun–Usiefrun–Ekrokpe Road.
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Contracts awarded for the Gbogidi Road and Aladja–Ogbejoh Road were also noted as signs of steady progress.
While acknowledging that not all infrastructure needs can be addressed simultaneously, the groups expressed confidence that the state government would soon commence work on other priority projects.
These include the dualization of the Udu Road from the Udu Bridge to ECN, the construction of the Orhuwhorun–Ohwrode–Erhiaphiyor Road, and the much-anticipated Second Udu Bridge linking Enerhen to Opete/Okpaka.
They further expressed appreciation to Gov. Oborevwori for approving the construction of an overhead bridge in Ughelli, another part of the federal constituency, describing it as a sign of the administration’s broader commitment to regional development.
Special commendation was also given for the governor’s support in facilitating the take-off of the Federal Medical Centre in Ovwian, a project they attributed to the efforts of Rep. Waive.
Reiterating their commitment to peace and development, the coalition pledged to maintain constructive engagement with the Oborevwori administration through dialogue and cooperation.
They emphasized the need to move away from activism and militancy, which they described as unproductive, especially in today’s political environment.
To this end, they resolved to suspend all planned protests to provide a peaceful atmosphere for the governor to deliver on his mandate.
