Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta state has said that local government administration remained an integral part of the nation’s democracy in view of its pivotal role in grassroots development.
Okowa stated this while inaugurating some projects, including the Legislative Complex, at Oshimili South Local Government Council, Asaba, the state capital.
Our Asaba correspondent Akpomejero Friday, reported that Okowa, who pointed out that Asaba as a capital territory was becoming the fastest growing in terms of developments across the nation, said efforts at peace-building have helped in its development.
On his part the Chairman of the Council, Obi Kelvin said that the legislative chamber was conceived and built to provide a conducive working environment for councillors in the local government. He added that the legislative chamber was named after Dr. Maryam Babangida in recognition of the pioneering role she played in the empowerment of rural women in the country.