Publisher Urges Oghara Leaders to Task Oborevwori on Flooding, Roads, Hospital Development
Sylvester Idowu in Warri Publisher of The Common Good Letter, Rev. David Ugolor, has called on traditional rulers, community leaders, religious organisations, women and youths in Oghara, Ethiope West Local
Warri-based publisher Rev. David Ugolor has urged Oghara's traditional leaders and community stakeholders to urge Governor Sheriff Oborevwori to address critical developmental issues during his visit to commission the Oghareki Model Technical College. Ugolor called for a focus on pressing challenges including flooding, road and drainage infrastructure, and the development of the Delta State University Teaching Hospital.
He stressed that residents affected by these issues needed urgent relief and practical solutions beyond empty promises. Ugolor specifically urged community leaders to present their concerns directly to the governor, demanding concrete timelines, responsible officials, and clear explanations. Regarding flooding, he called for immediate assistance for affected households and businesses, a thorough assessment of the drainage network, and an investigation into the potential impact of Navy fencing on natural water flow.
Concerning the unspent N20 million budgeted for flood control, Ugolor questioned the lack of expenditure in the 2024 budget performance report and called for transparency on the status of the project. He also challenged the Ethiope West Local Government Council to publish annual financial reports and advocated for an independent investigation into any alleged misuse of public funds.
Ugolor urged the state government to disclose how oil revenue is allocated to infrastructure projects in Oghara and the wider area, calling for a detailed development plan outlining road repairs, drainage construction, and hospital development, with measurable targets. He emphasized the responsibility of community leaders to ensure residents' everyday concerns are heard during the governor's visit, warning against overshadowing practical issues with celebratory rhetoric.
Ugolor appealed to Governor Oborevwori to listen to residents, provide credible explanations for public spending, and initiate sustainable development initiatives in Oghara.
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