LG Chairman Applauds Okowa For Paying Workers Salary Arrears

Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa has been lauded by the Chairman, Ughelli North Local Government Area, Delta State, Hon. Godwin Adode, for releasing N5billion to Local Councils in the State aimed at paying workers salary arrears.

Adode (aka Coach Tete), made the commendation during a meeting with the staff of the Local Government at the Council Secretariat in Ughelli.

He said the gesture represents Governor Okowa’s commitment to the welfare of Council workers.

The council boss admonished staff to be committed and dedicated to their duty so as to move the council area to the next level.

Speaking on behalf of the workers, Mr. Emmanuel Ubogun, Mr. Daniel Onosanimoni and Mr. Emmanuel Odin, thanked Hon. Adode and Governor Okowa, saying that the release of the money by the Governor was the best thing to happen to them in recent times.

“Indeed Governor Ifeanyi Okowa is keeping to his promises. This is good news. We can’t thank our amiable Governor enough. We call our Executive Chairman Omamuyovwi (Good Head) because this is happening in his time”, they enthused.

While pledging their support for Hon. Adode and the Governor, they affirmed their commitment to work for the re-election of Governor Okowa come 2019, saying that one good term deserves another.