By EMMA ARUBI

WARRI — The Delta State governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan, said, yesterday, that his administration has surmounted most of the challenges facing the state, noting, however, that he cannot do the job of developing the state alone.

Governor Uduaghan, who called on other arms of government to effectively carry out their functions made the remarks during an interdenominational thanksgiving service at the Living Faith Church (a.k.a Winners Chapel), Warri, Delta State to celebrate the 22nd anniversary of Delta State’s creation.

He said for the state to move forward, all hands must be on deck, stressing that despite challenges the state is facing, it will emerge stronger.

“As a state we have moved very fast and in those 22 years we had our challenges. But with prayers we are overcoming most of those challenges.

“The state that was associated with violence before is now associated with peace,” the governor said.

He assured the people that the future of the state is much brighter than before, adding that in terms of peace and security, the state is doing well compared with other states in the country.

On the upcoming Delta Central senatorial election, occasioned by the sudden demise of Senator Pius Ehwerido, Governor Uduaghan urged all aspirants to be peaceful in their campaigns as only one person will emerge winner.

“I can see many of you here. Make your campaigns peacefully and make it non-violent because it is only one person that can win the election,” he said.