Key leaders in Delta State on Sunday praised President Bola Tinubu for increasing the reputation of the country’s ruling party in Delta State through the appointment of former Secretary to Delta State Government, Mr Chiedu Ebie and the former speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Monday Igbuya.

They also described Tinubu’s action as wise and good.

‘’This is the best thing that has happened to us. We are very pleased with this development’’.

In a statement in Asaba, the highly respected leaders urged Igbuya to chart a new direction for the people, provide basic infrastructure and put in place structures that will stimulate growth and development in the oil rich state.

Particularly, the leaders urged Igbuya to focus on substantive issues which relate to the welfare of the people and the development of the state.

They listed education, employment, provision of roads and potable water, healthcare and rural electrification as key issues that must be addressed by the Commission.

The statement by the Chairman of Delta Unity Forum, Darlington Ebireri, described the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) representative as honest, decent and excellent politician.

‘’We value the exceptional.  Rt Hon Igbuya has roundly demonstrated that he is a grassroots politician, patriot and one with a genuine love for Delta State’’.

The statement listed quickness in decision making, intellectual perception and leadership as the qualities of the former speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly.

It also listed generosity, a deep affection and concern for his people and consideration for women.

The statement emphasised how much the action of the former speaker contributed to the greatness of Delta State and produced so many beneficial results.

It also emphasised the former speaker’s personal magnetism, forthright manner, courage, dignity and success.