Senator Ede Dafinone has promised renewed efforts to revive the moribund Delta Steel Company, Aladja, in Udu, Delta State and equitable distribution of constituency projects across Delta Central if re-elected in 2027.
Dafinone gave the assurance shortly after receiving the All Progressives Congress flag as its senatorial candidate for Delta Central ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The senator, seeking another term in the National Assembly, said stronger collaboration among President Bola Tinubu, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and himself would attract greater federal attention, investment and development opportunities to the Urhobo nation.
He identified the revival of the Delta Steel Company, Aladja, as a major priority, noting that restoring the industrial facility to productive operations would create jobs, stimulate industrialisation and boost economic growth in Delta State.
Dafinone also pledged fair distribution of constituency projects across the eight local government areas of Delta Central, insisting that no community would be deliberately excluded from development initiatives.
According to him, his performance over the past three and a half years demonstrates his commitment to delivering projects and programmes that improve the living conditions of constituents.
The lawmaker said his re-election would strengthen the Urhobo voice in the National Assembly, adding that his legislative experience and influence would provide greater opportunities to advance the interests of the ethnic nationality.
He maintained that closer cooperation between the Federal Government and the Oborevwori administration would accelerate critical infrastructure projects and other development initiatives across Delta Central.
On the economy, Dafinone commended Tinubu’s reform policies, describing them as necessary steps towards repositioning the country for sustainable growth.
He acknowledged the challenges associated with the reforms but argued that their benefits were beginning to emerge, particularly through increased revenue allocations to state and local governments.
The senator said improved allocations had enhanced the capacity of subnational governments to execute infrastructure projects and implement development programmes.
He urged Delta Central voters to support APC candidates across all levels in the 2027 elections, arguing that political alignment with the Federal Government would improve the district’s access to development opportunities.
Dafinone also appealed to Urhobo voters to embrace mainstream national politics, saying participation in the governing political structure would strengthen their influence over decisions affecting their development.
He reaffirmed his commitment to people-oriented representation, pledging to keep the interests of Delta Central and the Urhobo nation at the centre of his legislative agenda if returned to the Senate.
