Asagba Hails Oborevwori’s Even Development, Says Delta ‘Not A One-City State’
THE Asagba of Asaba, His Royal Majesty Professor Epiphany Azinge, SAN, has applauded Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, for what he described as prudent management of state resources and a balanced approach to development across the state.
Speaking in an interview, the revered monarch urged critics to consider Delta’s complexity and vastness before drawing comparisons with states that have a single dominant urban centre. He insisted that Delta’s unique multi-city structure requires a broader understanding when assessing the performance of any administration.
Azinge stated that Delta cannot be judged using the same parameters applied to more compact or centralized states.
According to him, “Delta State is not like a one-city state. You have Warri, Sapele, Ughelli, Abraka, Asaba, Ibusa, and so many others. Any government that takes care of all these numerous cities with the limited resources available is doing exceptionally well.”
The monarch explained that the state’s multiple urban communities and its wide geographical spread make equitable development both complex and gradual, requiring meticulous planning and allocation.
He contrasted Delta with states such as Lagos and Rivers, which have more centralized economic hubs that naturally attract development. “Asaba alone can compare with any other city,” he said. “Talk less of Warri, Ughelli, Sapele, among so many others.”
While admitting that some areas—particularly those he described as “wild land” parts of the state—may feel underserved, Azinge maintained that Governor Oborevwori is making deliberate and sustained efforts to extend infrastructure and economic growth across all regions.
He pointed to the groundbreaking ceremony of the Kwale Free Trade Zone as an example of the administration’s commitment to long-term economic impact, describing the project as “no mean feat.”
The Asagba emphasized the need for patience and realistic expectations, noting that managing development in a geographically diverse state like Delta requires strategic balancing to avoid creating feelings of neglect in any community.
He concluded by reiterating: “Let us underscore the point: Delta is not a one-city state. The way and manner resources are managed and spread must ensure every part of the state is satisfied.”
