Chairman of Ika South Local Government Area of Delta State, Jerry Ehiwarior, has listed security, agriculture, environmental sanitation, road development and healthcare delivery as priorities of his administration.
Ehiwarior said that the campaign against drug abuse and street trading will be intensified while workers’ welfare will be accorded due slant by his administration.
He disclosed this in a press statement underlining his social contract with his constituents as he assumed office, adding that the slant on security was to restore peace in the area once famous for its viable agricultural engagement.
The local government chairman lamented the high incidence of insecurity in the area, typified largely by kidnapping for ransom and killings, had forced farmers out of livelihood and entrenched fear and poverty among the people.
He stressed that the situation must not be allowed to persist and vowed to give the situation of insecurity a potent fight.
His wxords: “We cannot sit back and allow criminals to control our lives. Ika South Local Government Area under my watch will mobilise traditional institution, community leaders, youths and all forms of security apparatus to secure our homes and farmlands.”
Ehiwarior said adequate quality attention will also be accorded road development and maintenance, just as Works Department will be revitalised to deliver on its mandate.
On health, he said the Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) in the area will be provided basic medical and other necessities to enhance efficiency, while environmental sanitation will be enhanced via the institution of potent committees and task force, collaboration with waste disposal and management firms for enhanced success, as well as enforcement of the monthly sanitation exercise and public enlightenment on the subject.
He also spoke of the intention of his administration in the agricultural sector, saying it will support farmers with grants and other subsidised inputs, as part of efforts to ensure food security in the council.
The chairman disclosed that street trading and wrong parking of vehicles will not be tolerated, just as he pledged regular payment of staff salaries, allowances and other legitimate entitlements.
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