The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Iyorchia Ayu says it is time to end poverty in Niger-delta region.
He said this as he joined Delta state Governor Ifeanyi Okowa to inaugurate the first of its kind, Ultra-Modern Floating Market, in riverine Ogheye, Warri North Council
The riverine itsekiri-speaking Ogheye community celebrated the opening of the Ultra-Modern Floating Market, which will function as a fish hub for the riverine areas.
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For the people, project like this is needed to boost economy of riverine dwellers.
These coins from several Western countries recovered during excavation work clearly shows precolonial trading activities here and underscores why the governor responded to the demand of the people
The PDP national Chairman, Iyiorcha Ayu said attention must be devoted to Niger Delta region
The market is located close to the shores of the Benin River.
It comprises a landing jetty, 96 open shops, 80 lock-up shops, security tower, gate house, canteen, administrative building, banking hall, fish processing unit.
