The Ovie of Ughelli Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Wilson Ojakovo, Oharisi III, has commended Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, for embarking on the construction of the Otovwodo flyover project, describing it as a landmark intervention that will permanently transform Ughelli into a modern metropolis.
The Monarch gave the commendation on Monday in his Palace when the Governor and some government officials visited him after the groundbreaking ceremony of the Otovwodo flyover.
He said the project represented a major milestone in the development of the kingdom, noting that development was all about improving the quality of life of the people.
HRM Oharisi III, who spoke through the Otota (Spokesman) of Ughelli Kingdom, Chief Peter Akpofure, praised Governor Oborevwori’s visionary leadership and commitment to the progress of Ughelli Kingdom, highlighting completed strategic roads around the Otovwodo axis which, according to him, had significantly eased perennial traffic congestion.
He also acknowledged the construction of other roads in the kingdom, and the Governor’s appointment of sons and daughters of Ughelli Kingdom to strategic positions, describing these as actions that had uplifted communities across the area.
“This flyover bridge will forever change the face of Ughelli and will be remembered and appreciated by generations yet unborn”, the Monarch said, while offering prayers for divine guidance, resources and human support for the Governor to succeed in office, and further pledging the cooperation and loyalty of the Ughelli people to the Oborevwori administration.
Responding, Governor Oborevwori thanked the Ovie and people of Ughelli Kingdom for the warm reception and continued support, describing the traditional institution as a key stakeholder in grassroots development.
He reaffirmed his administration’s resolve to sustain the delivery of impactful infrastructure projects across the state, noting that the Otovwodo flyover was designed to improve traffic flow, enhance safety and boost economic activities in Ughelli, in line with his administration’s MORE Agenda.
In a related development, the Governor also visited the Ughelli residence of industrialist and political leader, Olorogun Morrison Olori, founder of the Ukodo Nation Political Support Group.
During the visit, Olori and members of the group commended the Governor for his development initiatives across the state and assured him of their continued support ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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