By Sunday Apah
The Delta State Government has sanctioned infrastructure projects exceeding ₦400 billion in value. Approved during Friday’s State Executive Council meeting chaired by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, the initiative focuses on constructing, rehabilitating, and upgrading roads and essential infrastructure statewide.
This comprehensive plan aims to improve transportation networks, bolster security, stimulate economic growth, and enhance inter-community connectivity.
Following the council meeting, the Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, addressed the press.
He outlined that the projects will be executed across numerous local government areas, including Warri South, Warri South-West, Udu, Ughelli North, Ughelli South, Ethiope East, Ethiope West, Aniocha North, Aniocha South, Ika North-East, Ika South, Ndokwa West, Ndokwa East, Bomadi, Burutu, Isoko North, and Isoko South.
Regarding security enhancements, Aniagwu announced the approval for constructing a Nigeria Police Special Protection Unit (SPU) Base.
Furthermore, in anticipation of potential federal legislation on state police, the government has approved building new Divisional Police Headquarters in all 25 local government areas.
These measures are part of the administration’s broader strategy to fortify security and accelerate development.
Key road projects approved include the rehabilitation of the Aghalokpe–SPDC–Adagbrassa–Aragba Road and adjoining streets in Okpe Local Government Area, alongside the rehabilitation and asphalt overlay of Okotomewo/Oviri Court/Adeje Road.
In the state capital, Asaba, projects comprise the construction of Barrister Omamuzo Erebe and Eze Akporube Streets in Oshimili North, the reconstruction of deteriorated sections of major roads, and excavation work at Asaba Airport to improve access. Additional approvals cover Asagba Palace Road, GBC Murphy Avenue with a link to Chief Ugwuja Close/Nze Francis Road, as well as Chris Abudeyi Street and Ogbeeshi Monochie Street.
For Sapele, the council approved the rehabilitation of Powerline Road and the construction of Tutulane/Obodokwu Road.
In the Warri region, a series of projects were sanctioned, including the second phase of the Warri Internal Ring Road, rehabilitation of the initial 3km section of the Trans-Warri Ode-Itsekiri Road and Ubeji access roads, and construction on Orient Drive and Orient Way in Ekpan.
Other works involve rehabilitating Enerhen Police Station Road and Aladja Avenue Road, constructing Sir Paul Awoboboe Close, resurfacing River Road in Ekpan, and building the first phase of Old Okoko Road from Koko Garage to the Lagos Expressway in Warri North.
Udu Local Government Area will see the rehabilitation of Otu-Jeremi/Udu Road, erosion control along Ekakpamre/Ekrokpe–Usiefrun/Orhuwhorun roads, and construction of internal and external roads at Udu Harbour Market. Projects also include Igbogidi Road, Udu Market Access Road, and Tipper Road leading to the Ethiope River in Obiaruku.
Approvals for the Ughelli axis encompass extending Imoniyame Road in Ughelli North, constructing Okwagbe internal roads and Imode Street in Ughelli South, extending Olori Road in Ughelli North, and building internal roads in Patani.
Major reconstruction is planned for Ethiope East and West, covering the second phase of the Eku–Osubi Road from Ugolo Junction to Eku, constructing Chief Ogefe Street, Eseme Street, and Oswotu Close in Abraka, reconstructing parts of the Jesse–Boboroko Road, and building the Direct Labour Agency Road in Oghara.
In Ika North-East and Ika South, projects include constructing Asuen Road in Owa-Ekei, Obi Ifeanayi Chukwu Road in Mbiri, Idumuigwe Road and Ogebe-Aku Road in Akumazi, Ugbala Road in Owa-Alero, and rehabilitating the second phase of the Ekuku–Agbor/Okpe–Abavo Road.
For riverine communities, the government approved constructing Macaulay and Mitubiri Roads in Bomadi, internal roads in Odimodi and Ogulagha (Burutu), and the Torugbene–Ojobo Road with a link to Ojobo Town.
In Isoko North and South, projects involve constructing Emese Road in Urude, reconstructing Otor-Igho Township Road, building Godwin Ogorugba, Eduje, and Matthew Enarube Streets in Otor-Igho, and reconstructing the Oteri–Emede Road.
Ndokwa East and West will see the construction of Ogbedigbo Afọr Road with a link to Obi Palace Road, reconstruction of Ebendo–Iyasele–Ashaka Road, the first phase of Ogbe-Ogume–Ebendo Road, and access roads into the Kwale Free Trade Zone.
Beyond transportation infrastructure, the council also approved constructing hostels at state universities, renovating magistrate courts, and refurbishing area and district customary courts.
Additional projects include building five judges’ quarters in Osubi and prototype judicial quarters in Asaba, alongside completing the Senate/Administrative Building at Delta State University, Abraka.
Commissioner Aniagwu, joined by the Attorney-General Ekemejero Ohwovoriole (SAN), Higher Education Commissioner Prof. Nyerhovwo Tonukari, Housing Commissioner Hon. Godknows Angele, the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary Sir Festus Ahon, and Technical Assistant Engr. Bob Nakpodia, stated that these approvals demonstrate the administration’s dedication to institutional strengthening, security improvement, and delivering modern infrastructure for effective governance and service delivery across Delta State.
