I Don’t Have Any Reason To Fail – Okobo Chairman

 … Set To Open Up Okobo For Revenue Generation 
… To Release Massive Appointments Across Communities 
OKOBO
The chairman of Okobo Local Government Area has given the assurance that he will not fail his people.
Engr. George Henshaw, stated this in his remark during a recent get-together of some political stakeholders from Okobo, which took place at the Okobo residence of Mr. Atte Isuo.
  Henshaw said, “All along, I have supported people to assume political offices. I have also watched people who assume offices and have always prayed for an opportunity to also take a responsibility to serve. Today, I’m in charge and I have no reason to fail.”
  The Council chairman used the occasion to call on everyone to join hands with him by supporting his government and that of the state, led by Governor Umo Eno.
His words, “I know what to do to give value to my people and the government of the state. But I can’t do it alone. We need to work together as a team. This is our government and we don’t have to make mistake.
“This is our opportunity to rewrite our story and make history. It is moreso important that we support the governor to deliver his laudable vision for the state”, the council chairman added, and also used the opportunity to unveil some of his plans for the area.
  While also calling for more government support to Okobo and the Oro nation, the chairman disclosed that one of his mission was to open up avenues for internally generated revenue (IGR) which, he said, is almost non-existent in Okobo. 
The council chairman also disclosed his plan to release widespread appointments to the people to help work for the growth of the local government.
  The host, Mr. Atte Isuo, an Abuja based professional and illustrious son of the soil from Okopedi in Okobo, appreciated the state governor for allowing Okobo to elect a meritorious and capable chairman.
He also urged everyone to continue in the spirit of oneness towards the development of Okobo and the state in general.
According to him, Okobo has all the potentials to further transform the socio-political and economic horizon of the state.
  One of the stakeholders, Dr. John Obisung, who described Okobo as the vote basket of Oro nation, called on the governor to develop the Oro nation and see Okobo as a partner in such development.
The meeting was well appreciated by all present, who also charged other sons and daughters of the area to emulate the gesture by Atte, which they said is not his first time of doing such.
  The occasion, which had various speakers thanking the state governor, Pastor Umo Eno, for enabling the credible process that led to the emergence of their chairman, whom they are confident in.