Nigeria: How We Took Ex-Militants, Jobless Off Burutu Streets, By Adagbabiri

Moses Adagbabiri, former Director of Personnel Management, Burutu Local Government Council Area of Delta State, has worked in over 10 local government areas across the three senatorial districts of the state before he retired about a year ago after 35 years of meritorious service. He holds a doctorate degree in public administration. In this interview with Special Correspondent Sam Akadoro, Adagbabiri speaks on local government autonomy, the achievements of Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan, how Burutu local government can survive without monthly allocations among other issues. Excerpts:

Just before you retired, you were the DPM and in charge of Burutu Local Council. How far did you go with development projects you embarked upon before you retired?

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