Okowa Urges Those In Authority Should to Contribute to Community Development

Delta State Governor, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa has urged those in position of authority to contribute to the development of their communities.

Governor Okowa made the call Saturday, July 7, 2018 at the commissioning of a clinic built by Starlite Hope Initiative (SHI) a non governmental organisation founded by Hon. Erhiatake Ibori Suenu member, representing Ethiope West constituency at the Delta State House of Assembly.

According to the governor who was accompanied to the occasion by his wife, Dame Edith, “it is important that people contribute to the development of their communities, I am excited that people have come out to volunteer to render service selflessly to the people without looking at financial gains.”

Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa (right); former Governor, Chief James Ibori (middle), and Hon Erhiatake Ibori- Suenu, founder of the Starlite Hope Initiative, during the Commissioning of the Free Women Clinic at Ugbenu in Ethiope West LGA.

“I congratulate Hon. Suenu for being consistent with what she believes in,” he said, adding, “you (Hon. Suenu) are thinking of the less privileged and less endowed in the society.”

He emphasised that people should contribute to the development of society without always considering financial benefits.

Dame Okowa had spoke on the topic, “Volunteering and Social Responsibilities” where she said, “you don’t need all the money in the world for you to render assistance voluntarily; people should assist the less privileged and the vulnerable.”

Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa (2nd left); his wife, Dame Edith (2nd right); former Governor, Chief James Ibori (left), and the Speaker of the State House of Asseembly, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori (right), during the Commissioning of the Starlite Hope Initiative women Free Clinic at Ugbenu, Ethiope West LGA.

Hon. Suenu in a welcome speech, said, the clinic will provide free medical services to the women, and assist the needy in the society.

Former Governor James Ibori, and the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly were among the dignitaries who graced the occasion.