UNVEILING HON. (CHIEF) EUGENE OKPEH INOAGHAN (Eghele of Okpe Kingdom); Chairman of Sapele Local Government Council

HON EUGENE INOAGHAN

A true leader is known by the joy and happiness on the faces of the people”.........Emmanuel Onotevure

 

His mission; to develop Sapele to a model world class city that will be filled with endless possibilities through massive youth employment and human capital development, attraction of global and local resources, unleashing of excellence in governance, leading to a qualitatively, productive, robust and thriving economy for Safarians.

The very famous city of Sapele, headquarters of Sapele Local Government Council in the oil rich Delta state, has never been this lucky in having a Council chairman whose genuine love and zeal for the development of the people and city can be compared with the incumbent, Eugene Okpeh Inoaghan.

A brief peep into the history of this popular city will reveal its bustling life far back into the early sixties when it gained recognition as a major metropolitan city in the Mid-western region of Nigeria with a healthy presence of small and large scale industries, foreign investors, immigrants and thriving businesses which made her one of the busiest hubs of business activities of the region through the transformation and creation of the defunct Bendel state to the present day Delta state.

Among the industries in this very popular city are the likes of the Ogorode Power Station, Seplat Oil, African Timber and Plywood company (AT&P) now defunct, which at the time of its functioning, was the 2^nd largest wood factory in the world, Eternit (Roofing and ceiling company), Sapele Sea Port, SeaBoard Group (comprising of Life Flour Mills, Top Feeds, DeltaPac), the various Rubber companies and numerous other companies that are either facing strong financial challenges or, have gone under following harsh economic challenges.

Poor visionary leadership style of many of the past leaders brought about a down turn of the fortunes of this once beautiful and serene town and there began the search for a vibrant, focused and visionary personality with the mindset for genuine leadership and true love for the people and city.

This search for the true and passionate leader that will rejuvenate the economic potentials took time but, in January 8th, of 2018, several years after, the search paid off with the emergence of a man of great potentialities and drive; a man filled the zest to do that which has long being yearned after that will bring about the positive developmental strides that will turn around the fortunes of this great and industrious city.

That much sought after gentleman is none other than the incumbent chairman, Sapele Local Government Council, Chief Eugene Okpeh Inoaghan when he emerged victorious at the polls.

INOAGHAN RECEIVING HIS CERTIFICATE OF RETURN

This victory saw wild jubilation among the residents of Sapele especially in the Council as they immediately recognized the aura of calm, charm and coolness of a born leader; a leader filled with the zeal of a change maker on a divine task to uplift and develop the council.

This new leader, clearly, is not a blast from the past, but a fresh face with fresh breath and fresh ideas that embodies fresh hopes for the good people of Sapele. His vision; to build a world class city with endless possibilities for the good people of Sapele Local Government Area and has surreptitiously, crept into the consciousness of Sapele people with a modern brand of leadership that has a human face and towering presence.

In his one hundred days in office, the steps adopted and the resultant effects are already indicative of his capabilities to do that which is right for the Council, the people and most especially, the town itself.

As elected Council Chairman, Chief Eugene Inoaghan immediately hit the ground running as he commenced repairs of roads in the city which impacted negatively to the free movement of persons and vehicular traffic that had hitherto, endangered lives.

The new Council boss began repairs and maintenance of Sapele-Warri Road by Otite Road junction and Ajogodo, repair of Akintola Road by Chude Lane while also, ensuring that trucks and Caterpillar machines belonging to the Council which had long been faulty, received adequate attention so as to face the task ahead. 

It is also very pertinent to state here that, under the exemplary leadership of the Smart Agenda Governor, Sen. Arthur Ifeanyi Okowa, the Delta state government commenced the construction of roads such as Adeola road by New Ogorode road, Market road, Palm Avenue road, Kings street and Crudas road.

Others include Okirigbagha road, Ogaga road, Akpor lane, Akpoisi road and Omene road.

The repairs and re-construction of these roads were earmarked to commemorate the first 100 days of the administration of the amiable Local Government Chairman, through the influence of Olorogun (Barr.) Kingsley Esiso, State Chairman of the People's Democratic Party, (PDP).

 

CHIEF KINGSLEY ESISO, PDP CHAIRMAN DELTA STATE

Meanwhile, it is important we note that some of the roads mentioned above have been given a new face lift, while others are still under construction. 

   

Another display of that readiness to meet with the needs of the people was the speedy completion of the Sapele Ultra Modern Market under the support of the amiable and Smart Agenda Governor, Senator (Dr.) Ifeanyi Okowa which had remained partially completed over the past years.

Traders at the Sapele main market, including the citizenry, have not stopped to voice out their appreciation to the new Council boss who has seen and heard their cries and sufferings over the past years and in just one hundred days, brought relief and smiles to their faces.

 

INOAGHAN ON SITE INSPECTION OF PROJECTS

“A true leader is known by the joy and happiness on the faces of the people”; that is how many people have responded to questions bordering on their assessment of Mr. Eugene Okpeh Inoaghan’s One Hundred Days in office.

On assumption into office, the issue of security in the local government to lives and properties of the citizenry also received the attention of the Chairman and this was followed by the swift and timely response to security challenges, through appropriate interface with security stakeholders.

This bold and commendable move has made crime and criminality drop to a minimal level within and outside the jurisdiction of the council and environs. 

It must also be noted that sanitation within the local government area has caught the attention of the action chairman as virtually all the known refuse dump sites are receiving adequate and prompt attention to ensure that the hygienic situation is tackled in order to safeguard against any outbreak of epidemic or health challenges.

In his bid to address issues of unemployment, although a national challenge, this journalist turned politician is seeking for ways and means to provide job opportunities for youths in his council for about two hundred unemployed persons as a way of ameliorating the harsh economic situation being faced by many.

The incumbent, who is currently a member of the National Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA), is the first Deputy President of the Delta State Chambers of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (DACCIMA) and was inducted, President of the Sapele Chambers of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (SACCIMA) in February of 2018.

The Sapele Local Government Chairman, Chief Eugene Okpeh Inoaghan, having served the Delta state Governor in the capacity of Special Assistant, Special Duties, holds the traditional title of Eghele of Okpe Kingdom which was conferred on him by His Royal Majesty, the Orodje of Okpe Kingdom, Major General Felix Mujakperuo (rtd), Orhue I.

Apart from his philanthropy, Hon. (Chief) Eugene Okpeh Inoaghan is a God-fearing Christian who has impacted positively on the lives of the people around him and it is this virtue that endeared people to support his ambition when he indicated interest to vie for the office of Chairman of Sapele Local Government Council.

It is therefore the belief of many that he will deploy successfully, his business acumen and contacts, to restore the glory of Sapele for the common good of the people who are craving for quality leadership that will end the historic run of bad leadership which had plagued Sapele Local Government Area over the years.

His mission; to develop Sapele to a model world class city that will be filled with endless possibilities through massive youth employment and human capital development, attraction of global and local resources, unleashing of excellence in governance, leading to a qualitatively, productive, robust and thriving economy for Safarians.

This, according to Honourable Eugene Okpeh Inoaghan is achievable through the development of a template that is premised on global leadership standards, that will transform our darling Sapele into a modern city that all and sundry will be proud to say that poverty and backwardness is a thing of the past.