Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has vowed that the 70.75km Omadino–Okerenkoko–Escravos Road, which links Warri to key oil-producing coastal communities, will be constructed to the highest standards, with no room for substandard work.
Speaking in Asaba while receiving members of the Senate and House of Representatives Committees on NDDC at the Government House, Oborevwori said his administration, the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), and Chevron Nigeria Limited are united in their commitment to quality execution and fast-tracked delivery of the project.
According to him, the road and bridge project in Warri North Local Government Area is designed to unlock economic activities, improve security, and drive infrastructure development across the region by linking Warri to riverine communities.
“We are working with NDDC to fast-track this project.My administration remains committed to accountability, transparency, and cost-effective service delivery in all infrastructure projects across Delta State,” Oborevwori said.
The National Assembly delegation, led by Chairman of the Senate Committee on NDDC, Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong, and accompanied by the Managing Director of NDDC, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, and the Delta State Director, Engr. Joseph Onoriode, was in Asaba to commence a two-day inspection of NDDC projects in Delta and Cross River States.
Ekpenyong commended the governor’s infrastructure drive and reaffirmed the Senate’s support for NDDC’s “Renewed Hope” projects aimed at improving the lives of people in host communities.
“The 10th Senate, under the leadership of Senator Godswill Akpabio, is fully committed to supporting NDDC in completing these projects to the highest standards,” Ekpenyong said.
“Our visit is not only to inspect but also to ensure that projects are completed on schedule for the benefit of our people.”
He added that the committees were on a verification tour to ensure accountability and value for money, pledging continued collaboration with the state government and NDDC to address development challenges in the Niger Delta.
