Ashima Hails Oborevwori for Transformative Empowerment of Warri Fishermen

Ashima Hails Oborevwori for Transformative Empowerment of Warri Fishermen

By Directreporters 

The Executive Chairman of Warri North Local Government Area, Hon. Festus Ani Ashima, has commended the Delta State Government for empowering fishermen in Warri Federal Constituency with 50 brand-new boats equipped with 15HP Yamaha outboard engines and fishing nets.

Ashima gave the commendation on Monday, September 14, 2026, in Koko, during the commissioning and official handover of the fishing equipment to beneficiaries by the Delta State Government.

Speaking at the occasion, the Warri North Council Chairman described the empowerment programme as a practical demonstration of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori's MORE Agenda, which he said was designed to bring meaningful development and economic opportunities directly to the grassroots.

According to him, the riverine communities of Warri Federal Constituency depend heavily on fishing for their livelihood, noting that many fishermen had over the years struggled with old and inadequate boats and engines.

He said the new boats, engines and fishing nets would significantly improve fishing activities, increase fish production and household income, enhance safety on the waterways, create employment opportunities for youths and contribute to food security across Delta State.

Ashima expressed appreciation to Governor Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori for what he described as "leadership with a human face," saying the initiative had demonstrated the administration's commitment to improving the lives of ordinary Deltans.

He urged the beneficiaries to take proper care of the equipment and ensure that they were used strictly for the purpose for which they were provided.

“Form cooperatives, maintain the engines, and use them for the purpose they are given. Do not sell them. Government will be monitoring to ensure sustainability, so that more can come to others,” he advised.

The council chairman also commended the Commissioner for the Directorate of Riverine Infrastructure Development, Chief Ebikeme Clark, the member representing Warri Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Chief (Dr.) Thomas Ereyitomi, members of the Delta State House of Assembly, commissioners, traditional rulers, party leaders and other stakeholders for their support.

Ashima further reaffirmed the support of Warri North and the wider Warri Federal Constituency for Governor Oborevwori, while expressing confidence in the continued implementation of policies aimed at improving the welfare of the people.

He also assured Governor Oborevwori and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of the loyalty and support of the people of the constituency ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The event attracted government officials, the Executive Chairmen of Warri South and Warri South-West LGAs, Comrade Weyinmi Isaac Agbateyiniro and Hon. Sylvester Oromoni, APC Delta State Chairman Chief Solomon Arenyeka, royal fathers, APC leaders and stakeholders, fishermen associations, beneficiaries, party chieftains and members of the press.