Delta state governor, Mr. Sheriff Oborevwori has approved the construction of Orhorhor and Hardrock roads in Sapele, with a promise to ensure prompt completion of the projects.
Governor Oborevwori gave the approval when he visited an octogenarian businessman, Mr Benjamin Oseragbaje, and the publisher of Vanguard newspaper group, Mr Sam Amuka-Pemu, in Sapele, Delta state.
The governor, who was elated to visit the elder statesmen, said he would have long visited but for the election-related disputes in court all of which had now been laid to rest by the Supreme Court.
According to him, “Daddy is somebody I have a very good relationship with for a very long time and any time I come here he always gives me good advice.
“In the course of the campaigns and cases in the court, I said when I finish all the cases in court I will come here and celebrate with him.
“Today, I am very happy to come here with the good news for him and Uncle Sam: it gladdens my heart to meet Uncle Sam here.
“I came to Sapele to pay you a courtesy visit. So, coming here and seeing you looking very strong with your best friend, Uncle Sam, really gladdens my heart.
“My prayer is for you to continue to be strong for us, and to Uncle Sam,who is also looking very young every day.
“So, be rest assured that in a few months from now, the roads would be constructed.”
Welcoming the governor, Pa Oseragbaje said he was grateful to the Governor for his friendly disposition and urged him not to allow his position create a wide gap between him and his friends.
He appealed to the governor to help in the reconstruction of Orhorhor road and Mr. Benjamin Aboneje Oseragbaje road, emphasizing that he and the chairman of Sapele local government council, Hon Eugene Inoaghan, had been shouldering their repairs.