Nigerian Concord Newspaper
The executive chairman of Ado Local Government area of Benue State, Engineer Sunday Oche in his avowed commitment to ease and enhance service delivery, strengthen governance structures, and promote growth and development across the entire Local Government has gifted out Seven Vehicles and over 48 Motorbikes to Staff and Party Stakeholders.
This noble gesture is coming after he had previously gifted out Motorbikes to all the Councilors , supervisory councilors and other critical stakeholders in Ado Local Government, a clear demonstration of his inclusive leadership and his determination to empower everyone working for the progress of the Local Government.
Recently, the chairman as a result of his decision to follow the footsteps of Governor Hyacinth Alia and to also complement the efforts of the governor to deliver dividends of democracy to the people of Benue State, installed solar- powered street lights in all the corners of the local government area to dispel criminals and improve commercial activities in the night thereby increasing night life in the local government area.
In his words while gifting the cars and motorcycles to local government staff and APC stakeholders in the local government, Engr Sunny Oche thanked Governor Hyacinth Alia for giving him and the other local government chairmen in the state the opportunity to impact the positive democratic dividends to all the local government areas in the state
Oche noted that his action was aimed at boosting mobility, improving efficiency, and empowering beneficiaries to discharge their duties effectively in service to the people.
He noted that financial autonomy had given the council greater capacity to pursue development initiatives, including the ongoing renovation of the secretariat and the provision of mobility support to constituents.
He promised to keep embarking on developmental projects that will complement the state government efforts to make life bearable for the people of the State.
Oche also stated the commencement of the rehabilitation of failed sections of the Otukpo–Igumale Road at the Utonkon section in Ojije of Ukwonyo Ward as part of his administration’s commitment to improving road infrastructure, easing transportation difficulties and enhancing socio-economic activities across the Local Government Area.
In his words, the road rehabilitation would address the immediate challenges posed by the deteriorating condition of the Utonkon section of the road, which serves as an important transportation link for residents, commuters, traders and other road users travelling within and beyond Ado Local Government.
Meanwhile, the All Progressives Congress (APC), Benue State Chapter, has commended the Council chairman for his commitment to grassroots development, following the distribution of eight vehicles and over 13 motorcycles to constituents.
The commendation was given by the State APC Chairman, Chief Dr. Benjamin Omale, who was represented by his Deputy, Hon. Alphonsus Indyur, at the presentation ceremony held at the Ado Local Government Secretariat.
The party also applauded Oche for his infrastructural interventions, particularly the ongoing renovation of the local government secretariat, the construction of a five-kilometre road, and other development projects across the local government.
Hon. Indyur charged the beneficiaries to make judicious use of the vehicles and motorcycles, noting that the gesture was aimed at enhancing their productivity and enabling them to contribute meaningfully to community development.
He urged those not captured in the distribution to remain patient, assuring them that more opportunities would follow. He also called on eligible residents to obtain their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and actively participate in the forthcoming general elections.
Also reacting to the gesture, the Jarman Matasan Arewa. Prince Omoi Obande lauded Engineer Oche for his due diligence, hard work, consistency, loyalty and commitment in his leadership. He noted that Oche’s massive achievements since he assumed duties have complemented Governor Alia’s efforts to provide good governance for the people of Benue State.
According to Obande, the Ado Local Government chairman has continued to demonstrate uncommon capacity, visionary leadership and transparency in the delivery of good governance and the dividends of democracy to the good and peace-loving people of the local government.
He noted that Engr. Sunday Oche has proven beyond doubt that with a peaceful environment, mutual working relationships, robust stakeholders engagement, numerous ongoing projects and empowerment programmes across all the wards in Ado Local Government, sustainable development is achievable.
He also lauded the chairman’s Peace and Security Initiatives, saying that its finding has shown that Security and peacebuilding have remained top priorities under the administration of the Chairman, noting that Engr. Oche facilitated several peace dialogues, including a landmark peace parley with Senator Peter Onyekachi Nwebonyi of Ebonyi State, leading to the restoration of peace between the Ezza and Effium communities.
“Similar interventions in Ezza-Idelle and Ndeobashi (Ekile District) have ended decades-long hostilities. In recognition of his leadership, Governor Hyacinth Iormem Alia (Ph.D.) designated Ado Local Government as the Operational Base of the Benue State Civil Protection Guard (Zone C), codenamed Anyamnyor, comprising nine Local Governments — a testament to Ado’s strategic role in ensuring a safer Benue” Obande said.
Meanwhile, on healthcare advancement, as his plan to strengthen healthcare delivery, the Chairman had provided solar-powered refrigerators for drug and vaccine storage in Primary Health Centres across the Local Government. He also commissioned a solar installation at Utonkon PHC and donated funds for the electrification of nearby communities.
Obande said: “His administration remains focused, people-oriented and committed to the welfare, unity and progress of Ado Local Government. Better days await the good people of Ado Local Government. With Sunny Oche, it is just the beginning of a New Dawn in Ado Local Government”