Agbateyiniro Marks One Year in Office with Focus on Development

The Chairman of Warri South Local Government Council has commemorated one year in office with a detailed account of programmes, projects, and policies rolled out under the administration’s MORE GRACE Agenda.

The report, presented during a stewardship briefing in Warri, cited key interventions across infrastructure, education, environment, security, and commerce within the 365 days in office.

The administration executed several road projects including Old UCC Road and Mosque Road in Igbudu, introduced a car parking management system, and undertook environmental beautification works such as painting of kerbs and the erection of statues promoting cleanliness.

In a move to support education and vulnerable groups, free registration for JAMB, NECO and First School Leaving Certificate was provided, along with monthly stipends for widows and senior citizens. Hundreds of students received bursaries and notebooks, while special scholarships were awarded to students with exceptional circumstances.

Under commerce and industrialisation, the council completed two cold rooms and abattoirs at Pessu Market, reconstructed parts of the Igbudu Market destroyed by fire, and introduced new markets including tomato and second-hand clothing sections. A revolving loan scheme for traders was also initiated in ten markets.

Rural development efforts included the construction of a 60-metre bridge at Ifie-Kporo and work on the Obodo-Omadino Road. Canals and waterways were cleared to reduce flooding and improve access for fishing communities.

Security initiatives featured repairs of operational vehicles for police, army, and fire services, the mobilisation of community vigilante groups, and support for joint patrols across the local government area.

The chairman noted the passage of key bye-laws including those focused on urban sanitation, traffic management, and the establishment of an investment board. He also confirmed that preliminary work has begun on the Warri Atlantic City project in Ifie-Kporo.

The administration has received over ten awards in recognition of performance in local governance, including a national honour in Abuja and a continental award from the Kwame Nkrumah Grow Africa Initiative.

The council stated that its development strategy will continue to be guided by the MORE GRACE Agenda  focusing on growth, rural transformation, agriculture, commerce, and peace with an emphasis on long-term impact across all communities.