The leadership of Burutu Loca Government Council has promised its undiluted partnership with the Association of Coastal and Waterway Communities of Nigeria, ACWCN.
Chairman of the Council, Godknows Angele made the ledge when the association paid him a familiarization visit earlier in the week.
Speaking during the visit, the National President and the Delta State Chairman, Comrade Nicholas Bawo Ighomi and Engr. (Deacon) Tuoyo Woligho respectively appreciated the Council Chairman for the hospitality shown and stated the mission and vision of the body.
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According to the duo;
“The Association is a registered pressure group with the Corporate Affairs Commission and has a working Constitution which spells out its mode of operation.”
“The Association is a bridge between Coastal communities and the government, its agencies and multinationals operating within the area.”
“The body is willing to form a synergy with the Burutu local government council”, they also noted.
In a response, the Council Chairman, Godknows Angele flanked by the LGA Secretary, Senior Political Adviser, Head of Personnel Management and other senior officers reiterated the need to involve all community chairmen as it will be difficult to achieve success without their collaboration.
While also endorsing the Association to work within his jurisdiction, he promised to provide an office space for the Association within the Council secretariat.
In his words;
“I want to advise you on the need to work with all community chairmen in the local government area to ensure that you succeed.
“Partnering and working with the security outfits within the Council will also be beneficial as it will create a better working relationship”, he added.
Highlight of the visit was the presentation of the Association’s mandate / policy statement manual to the Chairman, DPO and DSS.
The meeting had in attendance, Dennis Gawei, Chairman ACWCN Burutu LGA and his executive members as well the Divisional Police Officer, the DSS, Immigration Officer and the leadership of the Civil Defense.
