THE monarch of Warri kingdom, HRM Ogiame Atuwatse III, Olu of Warri, has lauded the Chairman of Warri North Local Government Area of Delta state, Smart Yomi Asekutu over his developmental strides and the sustenance of peace in the area since he assumed office as the council boss.

This commendation was coming after bagging a national award as the best performing Local Government Council Chairman in Delta state which coincided with his one year in office.

The Warri monarch who gave the commendation in Koko, headquarters of Warri North council during a visit to inspect a 52 hectares of land allocated to 90 Amphibious Battalion of the Nigeria Army Barracks, Lol, Warri North Local Government Area, revealed that he has been awash with news about the giant strides being recorded under Asekutu’s watch, and therefore urged him not to rest on his oars.

Ogiame Atuwatse III, while speaking further said the council chair will continue to make the kingdom proud mostly with the relative peace existing in the area and charged him to keep it up.

Asekutu had within one year made purchased 200hp speed boat for to ease transportation in the riverine community, purchased a 140 KVA power generator for the Council, purchase and supplied  medical equipment to primary health centres, renovated the council’s lodge as well as built a staff canteen, amongst others.

An elated Asekutu while commending the royal father for the visit and advice, however assured him that he will continue to do his best to ensure that there is peace in the area at all times.