There is a new political czar in Oshimili South LGA, he was sworn into office yesterday by the state governor, Gov Ifeanyi Okowa.
At a post swearing in reception organized in his honour within the council's premises, Hon Obi Kelvin Ezenyili, appreciated all stakeholders who contributed one way or the other at making the just concluded electoral process both hitch-free, successful and victorious.
Though, he affirmed that the victory he secured is a victory for his political party leaders, his political party, even the People's Democratic Party (PDP), for all contestants and candidates, he summed it up in that his victory is a 'victory for all'.
Listing his post campaign cum election promises for Oshimili South LGA, which he anchored on a four point agenda, Hon Ezenyili, recalled the great importance his administration places on the need to regard and respect traditional authorities and institutions.
He also called upon all stakeholders to close ranks, work together towards advancement of Oshimili South LGA, her people and communities.
Unveiling his administration's plans of actions around the four point agenda, Hon Obi Kelvin Ezenyili, emphasised areas of priority around it.
On peace and security, his administration will articulate a comprehensive peace building architecture that will contribute into the state's peace building drive and sustainable development plans.
He also emphasized that this architecture will partner with the state government, traditional authorities/institutions, vigilante groups and other interest groups.
There is great need for information gathering, sharing and intelligence, we will strengthen the traditional justice system in all communities within our council area, Hon Ezenyili said.
Emphasizing areas of priority on youth and women empowerment, the new council chairman said "empowerment of youth and women will be at the center of all our programs, mission and projects, to ensure that they are seen, present and represented.
On environmental sanitation and sustainability, his points of emphasis unveiled his serious commitment.
We will ensure environmental sustainability, commit to effective management of the rivers around our council area, to ensure sustainable ways of managing waste.
We will also promote high level of sanitation and recycling system within the LGA.
My administration will work with the Delta State Waste Management Board and other waste management agencies in the state at making sanitation a priority, so that waste are managed sustainably.
For Hon Ezenyili, health is a human right issue for his administration in Oshimili South LGA, hence, his deepened commitment.
We will deliberate and partner with federal and state primary healthcare agencies, to promote an effective and efficient healthcare service delivery system in Oshimili South LGA.
My administration will liaise with Delta State Ministry of health at extending primary healthcare services to our communities, Hon Ezenyili promised.
To make these above four point agenda possible, Hon Obi Kelvin Ezenyili, promised to create within the next couple of days and weeks, some high profiled groups, think tanks and committees, that will help his administration come up with progressive, proactive, result driven approaches and means at achieving his administration's four point agenda.
We will create the following organs to help us achieve our four point agenda, we will create; leaders governing council, an economic team, youth thinks tank, platform for eminent industrialists and a legal group, he said.
He promised Oshimili South LGA stakeholders that his administration will usher in a 'New Dawn' in grassroot governance and administration, where inclusive governance and equality will reign supreme.
Hon Ezenyili also pointed out other political, governance and democratic ideals, he believe will be the hallmark of his leadership.
Developmental government, gender equality, inclusive governance, dealing with youth's needs, quality service delivery and sustainable management of resources, were ideals, the new council chairman believed can positively and progressively strengthen grassroot governance system.
In conclusion, Hon Ezenyili Kelvin Obi, as a youth mentioned an ideal youth position on grassroot governance system.
As youths, we are not just numbers, we are the realities of young people at grassroot governance, he concluded.
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