The Delta State Executive Council (EXCO) has approved over ₦230 billion worth of projects across multiple sectors, signaling Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s unwavering commitment to infrastructural expansion and the wellbeing of Deltans.
The approvals were disclosed by the State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, during a press briefing held at Government House, Asaba, following the Council meeting presided over by Governor Oborevwori.
Aniagwu, flanked by Commissioners Sonny Ekedayen (Economic Planning), Reuben Izeze (Works – Highways and Urban Roads), Dr. Joseph Onojaeme (Health), Hon. Ebikeme Clark (Riverine Infrastructure), and the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, revealed that the approvals spanned critical sectors including health, transportation, energy, and riverine development.
He also noted that EXCO reviewed and revoked non-performing contracts to ensure communities derive full value from government investments.
Major Projects and Sectoral Breakdown
Key approvals include:
Design and construction of a flyover at Uromi Junction, Agbor, in Ika South LGA for ₦59.7 billion.
Design and construction of a flyover at Otovwodo Junction, Ughelli, along the East-West Highway for ₦39.3 billion.
Other projects approved include:
Construction of the Kolokolo–Tisun Road in Warri North.
Payment of retirement and death benefits to staff of Delta State University, Abraka.
Rehabilitation of Bomadi–Gbaregolor Road, and completion of Bulu–Angiama Road in Patani.
₦1.05 billion for various projects in Warri South-West under the Directorate of Riverine Infrastructure.
Construction of access roads to the Model Technical College in Obiaruku (Phase II) in Ukwuani LGA.
Flood control works from Orikeze Avenue Junction through Obi, Enuma, and Uromi Roads to Orogodo River in Ika South for ₦15.3 billion.
Completion of Olikili Layout Roads in Asaba, Oshimili South LGA.
Reconstruction of the dual carriageway on Warri–Sapele Road from the Spare Parts Market U-turn in Effurun to Ohorhe Junction in Uvwie and Okpe LGAs.
Construction of the Oko-Amakom to Oko-Obiokpu, Oko-Anala, and Oko-Obgele Road (Phase II) in Oshimili South.
Internal roads at Okowa Crescent in Ughelli and flood control projects around Summit Road, Newell Street, and adjoining areas in Oshimili South.
Additional approvals include:
Adoption of the Delta State Electricity Policy as presented by the Commissioner for Energy.
Ratification of the Governor’s earlier approval to transfer General Hospital, Otor-Udu, to the Federal Government, paving the way for a Federal Medical Centre in Owvian, Udu LGA.
Procurement and installation of MRI machines for Asaba Specialist Hospital, Central Hospital Warri, and the Delta State University Teaching Hospital, Oghara.
₦10 billion compensation for landowners affected by the right-of-way acquisition for the Second Niger Bridge Access Road and Bypass linking Oko, Asaba, Ibusa, and Okpanam.
Completion of Unoghovo Community Road linking the Benin Expressway to Ovade in Ethiope West LGA.
Construction of internal roads at the College of Education, Mosogar (Phase II), and in Jagbala and Kantu communities in Warri South-West.
Reconstruction and asphalt overlay of Emu-Obodeti–Abbi–Abraka Road in Ndokwa West LGA.
Flyovers to Enhance Safety and Economy
Shedding light on the Agbor flyover project, the Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Comrade Reuben Izeze, described it as a “bold and strategic intervention.”
He noted that the Uromi Junction had historically recorded fatal accidents, especially involving night travelers commuting to Abuja.
“Due to the length of the beams, specialized equipment currently not available in Nigeria will be imported from Germany by Julius Berger, the contractor handling the project,” Izeze said, adding that this contributed to the high project cost.
He emphasized the economic and safety implications of the project:
“The flyover would not only reduce accidents but also improve productivity in Agbor and its surrounding communities, which are predominantly agrarian. The project, according to him, reinforces the Governor’s resolve to ensure equitable infrastructure development across the state”.
