By Watchmann

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Wednesday, called on the Federal Government to expedite the completion of the Ogwashi-Uku Dam project, highlighting its significant economic value to the surrounding communities.

The governor made the appeal while receiving the management team of the Benin-Owena River Basin Development Authority, led by its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Femi Adekanbi, at Government House, Asaba.

Governor Oborevwori, said; “I congratulate you on your well-deserved appointment and trust that you will justify the confidence Mr. President has placed in your team.

“I urge you to use this opportunity to ensure the completion of the Ogwashi-Uku Dam. We have a major Agro-Industrial Park project in the area, and the dam is critical to its success.”

He expressed hope that the project would be completed by October this year, stating that its completion would help resolve the pressing wa