The Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Ede Dafinone, has pledged to intensify efforts towards reviving the moribund Delta Steel Company (DSC), Aladja, and ensure equitable distribution of constituency projects across the district if re-elected in the 2027 general elections.
Dafinone made the commitment shortly after receiving the All Progressives Congress (APC) flag as the party’s senatorial candidate for Delta Central, expressing confidence that his continued representation in the Senate would provide an opportunity to pursue critical development initiatives for the Urhobo nation.
The senator identified the revival of DSC Aladja as a major component of his development agenda, noting that restoring the industrial facility to full productive capacity would generate employment, encourage investment and stimulate economic activities across Delta State.
He maintained that the industrial complex remained an important economic asset whose revival could significantly improve the fortunes of the state, particularly by creating opportunities for young people and strengthening the industrial base of the Niger Delta.
Dafinone also promised to sustain the even distribution of constituency projects among the eight local government areas in Delta Central, assuring the people that development interventions would not be concentrated in particular communities at the expense of others.
According to him, his performance in the Senate over the past three and a half years provides a foundation for greater achievements if given another mandate, adding that he would continue to prioritise projects and programmes capable of improving the welfare of his constituents.
He further argued that returning to the National Assembly would strengthen Delta Central’s legislative influence, giving the district an opportunity to benefit from his accumulated experience and relationships within the nation’s political structure.
The lawmaker expressed optimism that the political partnership between President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and himself would create greater opportunities for federal attention, infrastructure development and economic investment in the district.
He said cooperation between the Federal Government and the state administration was essential to attracting major projects and addressing developmental challenges confronting Delta Central.
On the economic situation in the country, Dafinone commended the reform policies of President Tinubu, describing them as necessary steps towards repositioning the Nigerian economy for sustainable growth.
Although acknowledging the difficulties associated with the reforms, he argued that increased revenue allocations to state and local governments had provided additional resources for infrastructure development and the implementation of public programmes.
He expressed the belief that the policies would yield further benefits through improved national productivity, increased investment and expanded economic opportunities.
The senator consequently called on the people of Delta Central to support APC candidates in the 2027 elections, insisting that closer political cooperation between the federal and state governments, as well as their representatives in the legislature, would enhance the district’s prospects for development.
He particularly urged the Urhobo people to remain actively involved in national politics, arguing that participation in the governing political structure would strengthen their ability to influence decisions and policies affecting their collective interests.
Dafinone reaffirmed his commitment to people-oriented representation, pledging that the interests of Delta Central and the Urhobo nation would remain central to his legislative priorities if returned to the Senate in 2027.
