ASABA – SENATOR representing Delta North Senatorial District at the National Assembly, Senator Ned Nwoko has said that the Federal Government would formally hand over the Ogwashi Uku dam to the Delta State government next month to kickstart the process of reactivation and distribution of water to communities across Delta North.
Nwoko disclosed this while hosting women from the nine local government of Delta North at his Idumuje Ugboko country home, Aniocha North Local Government Area of the State.
He said the Minister of Water Resources was expected to meet with officials of the state government for the formal presentation ceremony.
Nwoko noted that the dam project was of great importance to him as it would solve the perennial water supply problems suffered over the years by the rural dwellers and also boost agricultural activities in the land.
He further stated that he was fulfilled that the Dam had been built, waiting to be energized.
He said: “I understand what it takes to be a Senator and I prepared for the job and I understand my obligations to the people of Anioma.
“My first project is water, therefore, I have met the Minister of Water Resources over the Ogwa-Uku Dam and Federal Government says the Dam will be handed over to the state.
“By next month, the Minister will be coming to Delta State to handover the dam to the state and the state will onward connect the water to every house in Delta North.
“After water project, my next concern is electricity and I have met the Minister of Power to that effect concerning Okpai power plant and promised to include the project in the next budget.”