Chris Awhawha
The Executive Chairman of Burutu Local Government Council, Delta State, Hon. Chief (Dr) Julius Takeme (JP), on Monday11th November, 2024, commissioned projects he executed to mark his 100 days in office
The event took place at the Burutu Local Government Council Secretariat, Burutu.
Addressing the guests and political leaders at the ceremony, Takeme said that his administration had made laudable achievements in the area of infrastructural development such as Primary Health Care; Housing; Reconstruction of Roads, renovation of houses and construction of land-based modern public toilets within the headquarters.
He said, “I am highly delighted to welcome you all to this auspicious day of the celebration of the 100 days in office of this administration”.
“I want to thank you all for your unalloyed support and cooperation which have contributed immensely towards the actualization of our modest and commendable policies for the progress and development of Burutu”
The council boss commended Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s inclusive governance, kind gestures and support for council administration in the state.
“I want to commend His Excellency Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, the Executive Governor of Delta State, for his inclusive Governance which has brought the dividends of democracy to the people”.
“ My administration embarked upon the jetty- council secretariat Road and the Maternity – Council Secretariat road and completed them; We made a supply of medical equipment and materials to Labouseigha Primary Health Care Center and Ofougbene Primary Health Care Center and commissioned them earlier on in order to reduce the activities of today. Others are construction of three land- based modern public toilets in Burutu; renovation of the Chairman’s lodge; renovation of the Vice Chairman’s residence; renovation of the SLG residential Quarters and reconstruction and rehabilitation of the Principal Secretary residential quarters”
“ More of such accomplishments are construction of the residential quarters of the Area Customary Court President; renovation of HOD Works/Establishment Officers Lodge; reconstruction and rehabilitation of HOD Environment and Internal Auditor’s Quarters, engagement of 2000 women as sweepers; provision of two portable borehole waters in various locations within the local Government Council Headquarters, influencing the establishment of the First Bank outlet to Burutu and the unveiling of Burutu Newsletter”
Also, Speaker of Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor, the PDP State Party Chairman, Solomon Areyenka and RT. Hon. Julius Pondi, Member Representing Burutu Federal Constituency, lauded Takeme for the lofty achievements.
They said, the Council Chairman had done beyond reasonable doubts and a vote of confidence was passed on him by the State PDP party Chairman and was unanimously supported by all the members at the occasion.
Guests prayed for divine support for Takeme to succeed in bringing more people-oriented projects and policies to the people of Burutu Local Government Council Area.
Celebrating with the Council Chairman were the Speaker Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor, Delta State PDP Chairman, Hon. Chief Solomon Arenyeka, Rt. Hon. Julius Pondi, Member Representing Burutu Federal Constituency, traditional rulers, High Chief Tunde Smooth, Hon. (Dr) Braduce Ngozi, Hon. Hon. Kelly Penawou, Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftain Affairs, Asupa Peter Forteta, Hon. Pullah Ekpetuayerin, Hon. Chief Emmanuel Amgbaduba, Chairman Delta South Senatorial District, Wing Commander PY Biakpara, Hon. JT Government, Hon. Alapala Ebitonmo, Member Representing Burutu North, Chief (Dr) Tam Odogwu, PDP Party Chairman, BLG, Hon. Chief Combolous Ekisah, Immediate past Chairman, Rt. Hon. Edafe Bibobra, Hon. Erede Edeimene, Hon. Dimaro Progress, Hon. Ignatius Ziakegha, Shedrack Agediga and Pst. Mrs Juliet Takeme, First Lady Burutu Local Government Council.
Other includes the Vice Chairman Burutu Local Government Council, Hon. Chief Mrs Georgina Eva, Barr. Rowland Ombe Ozidi, SLG, Hon. Chief James Enieketen, Mr. Richard Tuedon, SSA to the Governor, Hon. Godwin Edumogiren, Rt. Hon. Amafin Akemetubo, Rt Hon Spencer Takeme , immediate past Leader Burutu Legislative Arm, Hon. Paul Kurugbe, Hon. Kofee Amasuoma, S.A to the Chairman on Revenue Matters, Engr. Michael Akpi, Special Assistant SA to the Governor on Political, Councilors, Supervisors, Mr. Freedom Adowei Bina-Ebi, Special Adviser to the Council Chairman on Security Matters, Hon. Sunday Perekeme, Chief of Staff to the Council Chairman, Mr Philemon Yamene Principal Secretary to the Council Chairman.