Senator representing Delta Central, Ede Dafinone, has pledged to intensify efforts to revive the Delta Steel Company (DSC), Aladja, and ensure fair distribution of constituency projects across the district if re-elected in 2027.
Dafinone made the pledge shortly after receiving the All Progressives Congress (APC) flag as the party’s senatorial candidate for Delta Central ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The senator said closer cooperation among President Bola Tinubu, Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and himself would create greater opportunities for federal attention, investment and development across Delta Central and the Urhobo nation.
He identified the revival of the Delta Steel Company at Ovwian-Aladja, in Udu Local Government Area, as a major priority, arguing that restoring the industrial facility to productive operations would generate employment, stimulate industrialisation and strengthen the state’s economy.
Dafinone also promised equitable distribution of constituency projects across the eight local government areas in Delta Central, assuring residents that no community would be deliberately excluded from development initiatives.
He said his record over the past three and a half years in the Senate demonstrated his commitment to projects and programmes aimed at improving the living conditions of his constituents.
According to him, another term in the National Assembly would strengthen the Urhobo voice in national politics and provide an opportunity to use his legislative experience and influence to advance the interests of the district.
The lawmaker maintained that stronger cooperation between the Federal Government and the Oborevwori administration would accelerate the delivery of critical infrastructure and other development initiatives across Delta Central.
On the economy, Dafinone commended the Tinubu administration’s reform policies, describing them as necessary measures to reposition Nigeria for sustainable economic growth.
Although he acknowledged the difficulties associated with the reforms, he argued that their benefits were beginning to emerge, particularly through increased revenue allocations to state and local governments.
He said the improved allocations had strengthened the capacity of subnational governments to execute infrastructure projects and implement development programmes.
Dafinone urged voters in Delta Central to support APC candidates at all levels in the 2027 elections, arguing that political cooperation with the Federal Government would improve the district’s access to development opportunities.
He also appealed to Urhobo voters to participate actively in mainstream national politics, saying their involvement in the governing political structure would strengthen their influence over decisions affecting the development of their communities.
The senator reaffirmed his commitment to people-oriented representation, pledging to keep the interests of Delta Central and the Urhobo nation at the centre of his legislative agenda if returned to the Senate.
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