Ogorugba Transforming Isoko North.Local Government Area,
…… Rebuilding Hope and Confidence in Govt Through Integrity, Focus and Action
Those who know Isoko North Local Government Area. of Delta State before Hon.(Elder)Prince Godwin Ogorugba took over the reins in 2024 as the Executive Chairman can only express wonder at how much the local government area has been turned around.
His courage,ebullience and commitment to the progress of Isoko North have endeared him to the thousands of admirers.
These feet traits have served him well over the years and singled him out as an exemplar and a trailblazer.
As an astute administrator,he has brought unprecedented development and visible innovations in local government administration.
Ogorugba has distinguished himself as a disciplined, goal-getter and result -oriented personality.
Since his inauguration a year ago as his administration has been noted for transparency, accountability, fiscal discipline and inclusivity.
The Ogorugba administration has remained committed to judicious use of public funds and prioritized the execution of people-oriented projects in every community in the local government area as well as fulfilling the financial to local government Personnel, primary school staff and pensioners.
It has become the halmark of the Ogorugba administration to focus on quality projects in line with the M.O.R.E. agenda of the Governor Sheriff Oborevwori Administration.
It is on record that in all the positions Ogorugba has held , he has never compromised his integrity.
He sees in every leadership position , an opportunity to serve and he is always on the side of peace.
The Noble strategies adopted by the Ogorugba administration was to enhance accelerated growth and development of Isoko North local government area
The visible presence of Isoko North Local Government in every community in the area has proved that Ogorugba was indeed delivering democracy dividends to the people.
From rehabilitation/ construction of roads to healthcare, education, youth engagement/ empowerment, peace and security building , Ogorugba has incontrovertibly kept faith with people of the area who gave him the mandate.
Even the loudest of his opponents have acknowledged that the Ogorugba administration has made positive impact through good governance.
According to them, Ogorugba’s commitment to actuslise electoral campaign promises accounted for his superlative performance so far.
On account of his sublime skills , administrative track record of achievements, Ogorugba has has cut the image of a liberator whose tenure has brought sunshine after a long period of gloom and darkness.
True, the coming of Hon.(Elder) Prince Godwin Ogorugba gave a kiss of life to Isoko North local government area.
Today, the story has changed .The local government government area now ranks among the best in Nigeria.
Some of the notable achievements of Hon.,(Elder) Godwin Ogorugba in within one year of his administration include:
Construction of Administrative Complex at the Local Government Secretariat, perimeter fencing and modern gatehouse, construction of Staff Clinic at the Local Government Area, construction of Nurse’s quarter at Otibio, rehabilitation of Otor-Owhe-Owhelogbo road, rehabilitation of water supply schemes at Otor-Igho and Ekiugbo-Iyede, construction of 15 lockup shops and 4 toilets at Ofagbe, rehabilitation of 60 open stores at Aradhe community market, renovation of 68 open stores at Owhelogbo, ongoing construction of Senior Management Lodge of 4 flats of 3 bedroom apartment, ongoing construction of 3 classroom blocks and toilet at Imo primary School, Iyede, ongoing
construction of Vocational Centre , installation of solar street lights at the Local Government Secretariat, Digital Skills Empowerment for Youths, construction of Ray’s /Tilling of offices and walkways at the council secretarat,
provision of farming tools and agricultural inputs to enhance agricultural productivity, installation of Skylink network for free internet connection, provision of notebooks, sandals, biros and other materials to over 9000 primary school children in the 43 primary schools in the LGA, provision of food supplements (soya milk) to effectively address malnutrition issues, and several others too numerous to mention.
It is on record that the Internally Generated Revenue of the Local Government increased
The First Lady of the local government, Mrs. Ogorugba has also contacted to complement the efforts of the current administration in the local government especially by taking steps to ensure that children,no matter their background benefit from formal education. She donated notebooks and other writing materials to primary school children in the LGA.
Hon.(Elder) Godwin Ogorugba is indeed a politician with a difference, a polished gentlemen with unlimited passion for service .In his unquenchable zeal to raise the bar in local government administration, Ogorugba has proven to be a man of purpose, who is driven by the objective of getting things done for the happiness of a greater number of people.
A devout Christian and member of the Living Faith Mission, a.k.a. Winners Chapel, Ogorugba has received various numerous recognitions, honours and awards in appreciation of his exceptional performance so far.
The Most Outstanding Local Government Chairman Award for Leadership Commitment to Community Development he received in the the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja and the Distinguished Service Award by the Federated Union of Community Newspaper Publishers of Nigeria are among the notable ones.
A great listener, perspective and patient, intuitive and generously endowed with high threshold of cognitive aptitude, Ogorugba is a real renaissance man, an oasis of hopein a patched desert.
