The Senator representing Benue-South Senatorial zone, Comrade Abba Moro, has stressed the imperative for communities to execute self-help projects in furtherance of the overall development of the society.
Speaking on Saturday at the inauguration of a multi-purpose hall at Ipole Oko Orokam in Ogbadibo Local Government Area, built by the Opiatoha Oko Development Association, Comrade Moro emphasized that since government does not have the capacity to meet all the development needs of the people at once, communities would do well to help themselves by executing worthwhile projects.
He commended the Opiatoha Oko Development Association for constructing the gigantic hall for the use of the community and called on other associations to undertake such projects.
Senator Moro who also inaugurated the community’s security and advisory committees, charged members to discharge their onerous responsibilities with the fear of God while being sincere, firm, fair and just to all.
He promised to support the efforts of the association towards addressing the erosion challenge of the community and expressed happiness that many members of the community had spoken kind words about his person.
In a remark, former member of the House of Representatives for Otukpo-Ohimini, Chief Ezekiel Adaji commended the community for executing the hall project and called for more of such development projects.
On his part, Chairman of the occasion, Mr Samson Abah, represented by Elder Abel Ujah spoke glowingly about the accommodating disposition of Senator Moro and thanked him for gracing the event.
On his part, the Third Class traditional ruler of Orokam-Owukpa, Chief Joseph Ikwuje who also represented the Ad’Ogbadibo, Chief Emmanuel Odeh, expressed admiration for the commitment of members of Opiatoha Oko Development Association to the progress of their community and urged them not to relent.
Earlier, the President of the association, Chief Joseph Obekpa had cried out over the insecurity and erosion challenges threatening the very existence of the community and appealed for Government intervention.
