The Executive Chairman of Bomadi Local Government Council, Hon. Dagidi Rawlings Andaye, has marked two years in office with what residents and observers describe as a trailblazing performance in infrastructure, human capital development, and security.
Andaye, who won election on July 13, 2024 and was sworn in on July 15, 2024, also serves as Secretary of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria, ALGON, Delta State Chapter.
In a scorecard released to mark the milestone, the Council Chairman was credited with 14 completed legacy projects in his first year, alongside ongoing initiatives aimed at transforming the grassroots.
The projects include:
1. Renovation of the Chairman’s Lodge
2. Construction of the Vice Chairman’s official lodge
3. Ultra-Modern Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori Multipurpose Event Centre
4. Ultra-Modern Chapel
5. Concrete pavements with drainage leading to Chairman’s office
6. Residential building for High Court Judge
7. Full renovation of High Court Complex/Chambers
8. Construction of High Court Road, Phases 1 and 2
9. Residential quarters for Principal Officers
10. Renovation of I.A and Accountant Quarters
11. Construction of Engr. Atlas Obi Way, Bomadi
12. Painting of Secretariat Offices
13. Rehabilitation of Council’s Main Pavilion
14. Connection of Bomadi LGA to National Grid after 15 years of darkness
A major highlight of the administration was the restoration of electricity to Bomadi after over a decade, a move the chairman’s office said has boosted economic activities, security and social life in the area.
An ultra-modern Mini-Stadium is also ongoing in Kpakiama Urban, a project hailed as a game-changer for sports infrastructure, talent discovery and local economy.
On human capital, the administration has rolled out empowerment programmes for the elderly with cash grants and medical outreach. It has also taken over WAEC and NECO enrolment fees for Senior Secondary School students, easing financial burden on parents.
In security, Andaye, as Chief Security Officer, said he has strengthened collaboration with the Police, DSS, Civil Defence, FRSC and Bomadi Vigilante through provision of patrol vehicles and logistics, resulting in a relatively safe environment.
The Chairman, described as accessible and people-centric, has sustained regular town hall meetings and stakeholder engagements with political leaders, traditional rulers, youths, traders and religious groups.
He has also supported monthly prayer sessions with CAN and PFN, and backed initiatives by his wife, Hon. Mrs. Rejoice Andaye, including hosting wives of clergy and wives of the 25 LGA Chairmen.
Labor relations have remained cordial, with prompt payment of salaries, staff training, and welfare packages during festivities in partnership with NULGE.
Bomadi LGA under Andaye also hosted major events including the birthday of the wife of Delta State Governor, Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori, and the commissioning of the 31km Ohoror-Bomadi Road by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori. Andaye chaired the Security Sub-Committee for the Grand Reception of the Governor by the Ijaw Nation.
For his performance, Andaye has received several awards including _Time Magazine’s Best Performing Local Government Chairman in Nigeria 2025_, _NANS Outstanding LGA Chairman_, and _NUJ Transformational Development Legacy Award_.
As he enters year three, the Council boss, fondly called _“ODOKOBIO” pledged to consolidate on the gains and extend development to every community in Bomadi local government area of Delta state.
