The newly appointed administrator of Opobo/Nkoro Local Government Area,(LGA) in Rivers State, Mr Fred Apiafi said he will run all inclusive government for betterment of the LGA.
He stated that his priority is workers welfare in all ramifications and the good people of the area.
Mr. Apiafi said this yesterday while addressing workers in the local government area, at the council’s headquarters in Opobo, saying that his direct mandate is to ensure that the existing peace is sustained.
According to him, he is a technocrat and he will carry out his functions accordingly
“Thank you all for welcoming me as your administrator. My mandate here is to ensure that you workers are well treated, and pay your salaries promptly and give you what you deserve.
“You all are my brothers, sisters and friends , I know together we can take this local government to an enviable height , what I need from you is cooperation.
” I solicit for your support to enable we all succeed because I alone cannot achieve the desired development” Mr. Apiafi said.
The administrator use the forum to thank the Sole administrator of the State Vice – Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (,rtd) for giving him the opportunity to serve his people, pledged that he will not disappoint him in any aspect, and promised to discharge his duties in strict compliance to the charge of the Sole administrator.
Also Speaking, the Chairman of Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) Diri Dandison, commended the administrator for placing workers welfare top on his list.
According to him, what workers want in the LGA is someone who can give them listening ears, also give workers what they deserve.
“I am happy that Mr. Fred Apiafi has placed welfare of workers first, but we pray he fullfills his promises.
” What we want is for people at the grassroots to also enjoy dividends of governance”, he said.
