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MORE Agenda: Benjamin Kukuru rallying supports Gov Oborevwori's,



By EgbemaVoice,

Amb. Engr. Benjamin Kukuru, a prominent Ijaw political leader from Warri North, is rallying support for Governor Sheriff Oborevwori's MORE Agenda Vision for Delta State.

The Governor has made significant strides in improving the state's infrastructure, education, healthcare, and social welfare, and Amb. Engr Kukuru is encouraging citizens to continue backing him to achieve even more.
The MORE Agenda Vision aims to create a better, stronger Delta for all, and Amb. Engr Benjamin Kukuru emphasizes the importance of a shared vision between the governor and the people. By supporting the governor, citizens can help complete ongoing projects and inspire more ambitious initiatives in the future.
There's still much work to be done, particularly in improving roads, bridges, health centers, and schools. Amb. Engr Benjamin Kukuru urges citizens to stay engaged and united in supporting the Governor's agenda, sharing feedback and community priorities to ensure the governor's work aligns with the evolving needs of Deltans.
With continued support, Amb. Engr Benjamin Kukuru believes the governor can achieve higher goals, lifting every community and leaving a lasting legacy of progress for generations to come.

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