The Delta State Commissioner for Science and Technology, Hon. Odinigwe Daniel Odigie, has distributed food items and other relief materials to residents of Ward 3, covering Obomkpa, Idumuogo, and Ugbogba communities, as part of activities to mark the New Year and give back to his people.
Dr Odigie was accompanied by his beloved mother, Chief (Mrs.) Nkem Okwuofu, members of the Delta Youth Transformation Movement (DYTM), stakeholders, and his friends, highlighted the collaborative spirit of the occasion.
Speaking during the outreach on January 2, Hon. Odigie said he decided to begin the New Year by supporting his community, especially after the Christmas and New Year celebrations which saw many residents host visitors from within and outside the village. According to him, the gesture was aimed at replenishing food items used by families while accommodating guests during the festive period.
“It is a pleasure to start the New Year by giving back to the communities that support us. Our goal is to encourage unity and active participation, especially among our youths, who are the future of Ward 3 and Delta State,” he said.
He explained that the initiative was a personal effort, inspired by gratitude to God and appreciation to the Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori for allowing him to serve as a commissioner. Hon. Odigie added that the outreach aligns with the governor’s directive for public office holders to remain connected to their people and continually give back to their communities.
The commissioner noted that the support was also meant to strengthen unity and encourage youths, particularly those who returned home for the holidays with their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs), to remain engaged with their community and always return home to contribute to development.
Commending the commissioner, the Councillor representing Ward 3, Hon. Paul Ayansi, said the outreach brought joy to the people of Obomkpa and Ugbogba. He described Hon. Odigie as a blessing to the ward and prayed for greater grace and elevation in his political journey, expressing hope that the same joy he brought to the people would reflect in his personal and official life.
Also speaking, the APC Ward 3 Chairman, Mr Emeka Okafor, said the gathering was to celebrate the commissioner’s goodwill to the people. He noted that residents of Obomkpa, Idumuogo, and Ugbogba were happy with the items distributed and expressed confidence that Hon. Odigie would move on to a higher position in the future.
The APC Youth Leader of Ward 3, Mr Victor Okafor Azuka, thanked the commissioner for distributing rice and cash to the people. He said the youths were pleased with the gesture and prayed that, by God’s grace, Hon. Odigie would go higher.
Similarly, the Secretary of Ward 3, Mr Zeise Oluchukwu, said the community gathered to appreciate the commissioner for his kindness and offered prayers for God’s continued blessings upon him.
The event was marked by goodwill messages, prayers, and expressions of gratitude from community members, as residents described the outreach as a timely intervention that strengthened unity and renewed hope at the start of the New Year.
