Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has presented 65 brand new Toyota Prado SUVs to members of the Delta State Traditional Rulers Council.
The presentation took place at the Government House, Asaba.
Governor Oborevwori at the occasion noted that the beneficiaries represented a special class of leaders whose contributions to governance were critical and indispensable in the society.
Affirming his administration’s commitment to building a strong, inclusive economy founded on equity and justice, the governor lauded the traditional rulers for championing peace and development in their domains.
The governor highlighted a wide range of social intervention programmes already implemented by his administration to include financial support for over 307,600 vulnerable persons under the DCARES Programme, grants to petty traders and artisans, empowerment of women and youths, and monthly stipends for 10,000 widows across the state.
Earlier, the state Deputy Governor, Sir Monday Onyeme said the gesture was a way to encourage traditional Rulers to do more in promoting peace and development in their domains.
Also speaking, the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Kingsley Emu outlined the various development strides of the Oborevwori administration across all sectors of the state, noting that the State was being governed with empathy, foresight, and a deep commitment to the collective welfare of its people.
In their remarks, the Chairman of the Traditional Rulers Council and Orodje of Okpe Orhue the first, and the Obi of Owa, Efeizomor the second, among other royal fathers thanked the Governor for the gesture, adding that the car gift will help them perform their duties better.
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