The Delta State Executive Council recently approved a series of multi-billion naira road construction and rehabilitation projects aimed at improving infrastructure and stimulating economic growth across the state.
The Council also endorsed the release of ₦6.7 billion as the state’s counterpart funding to access the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) grant, targeted at bolstering educational development.
Announcing the approvals at the end of the Exco meeting presided over by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori in Asaba, the Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, said the move aligns with the administration’s efforts to enhance road connectivity in both urban and rural areas, while also strengthening the foundation of basic education in the state.
Aniagwu, who was accompanied by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Festus Ahon, told journalists that the road projects span the three senatorial districts and include both new constructions and major rehabilitations. He emphasized that the focus was on economic viability, accessibility, and long-term sustainability.
“Exco approved significant investments in road infrastructure to accelerate economic activities and improve the quality of life”, Aniagwu said.
He explained that the ₦6.7 billion UBEC counterpart funding would allow the state to access matching grants for the construction, renovation, and equipping of public schools.
“There were a lot of considerations at today’s Exco meeting, ranging from road construction to improvements in our education sector. There are some communities today where we had the opportunity to approve and appointment of royal fathers”, he added.
Road Projects Approved
Aniagwu listed the approved road projects to include:
Reconstruction of failed sections of the Uzere–Asaba-Ase Road
Construction of the Aboh–Akarai concrete road with a 100m bridge across the Okiri River in Ndokwa East
He said the state government also reviewed upwards the cost of several previously awarded contracts to reflect current economic conditions. These include:
Ejeme-Aniogor–Obidugbo–Ekuku-Agbor Road (Phase 1)
Ajuebor and Uwaezueka Streets in Boji-Boji Owa
Amai–Aragba Road (with 40% mobilisation)
Idheze Internal Roads (Phases 1 and 2)
Other road projects approved include:
Ovrode–Aradhe Road (Phase 1)
Amaka/Ogodogo/Ivu Access Road in Okpolo-Enhwe
Atuma-Iga Internal Roads
Construction of Arho Road by Heroes of Faith, Ughelli
Repudiation and re-award of Imohwe Street, Ekiugbo, to connect Oteri and Iwremaro Town (Phase 1)
Rehabilitation and asphalt overlay of Olu Palace Road/Ugbori/Ekurede-Itsekiri Road
Construction of Orugboh Roads in Warri South
Additional projects:
Rehabilitation/asphalt overlay of Ekpan/Oviorie/Ovu-Inland/Okpara-Inland/Isiokolo/Kokori Road in Ethiope East LGA
Bulu-Angiama Road in Patani LGA
Overflow Avenue in Amukpe
Torugbene Internal Roads
Upward review of the new tankers’ park at Niger Cat, Ekpan
Mereje–Ekokor–Erogbo Road (Phase 1)
Delta State House of Assembly Cooperative Estate Road, Okpanam
Chief Wellington Oyibo Community Road in Mosogar
Technical Education and Public Infrastructure
Aniagwu also announced approvals for several technical education and public infrastructure projects, including:
“Exco also approved the supply and installation of workshop tools and equipment at Omadino Technical College and Model Technical College, Oghara-Efe; the construction of an administrative block, hostels, dining and kitchen, mechanical and welding workshops at the new Model Technical College, Akugbene; a review of the contract sum for the new Model Technical College, Irri; the construction of a 12-terrace building at the Permanent Secretaries’ Quarters, Asaba; and the concessioning of the Issele-Uku Garment Facility/Skill Acquisition Centre”.
Rural Electrification
The Exco gave approval for the extension of electricity and installation of six transformers across Warri South communities:
The Council also approved the appointment of several traditional rulers:
“We also approved the appointment of several traditional rulers, including Obi Michael Ogochukwu Osemedua Isichei as the Obi of Ubulu-Okiti; HRM Obi Cletus Nkeakam Ochei as the Obi of Ukwu-Oba Kingdom; HRM Okorocha Emoghene Osuokpa I as the 39th Okpara-Uku of Orogun Kingdom; HRM Obi Ikechukwu Chukwuemeka Ugboma as the Obi of Issele-Azagba Kingdom; HRM Patrick Okpomor Agre as the Ovie of Igbide Kingdom; and HRM Michael Avwerotakpo Eyareya (Eyareya II) as the Orovworere of Effurun-Otor Kingdom.”
Education Sector Assessment
Aniagwu concluded by revealing that Governor Oborevwori has directed the Ministries of Primary and Secondary Education to assess the condition of school buildings and furniture, with a view to improving infrastructure across public schools in the state.
