Skip to main content

ASABA: The Emerging Metropolitan City


Image may contain: 5 people, people standing
Asaba was made capital city in 1991, it was a sleepy town with a low-density population dominated mainly by farmers and indigenes who are involved in petty trading. As Delta State capital, Asaba is a hub of government action and business activities. 


Asaba is strategically located on a hill at the western edge of the majestic River Niger. The historic River Niger is a trans-African link beginning from Futa jallon mountain in Guinea and down into the Atlantic Ocean. Asaba forms a connector between western, eastern and northern Nigeria through the River Niger from the north and via the Asaba Niger Bridge, an east west link and a Nigeria landmark.


The rate of development the State has achieved these past five years is quite visible, especially, in Asaba, the State capital. The city is gradually growing into an urban area, which could be comparable to any old Nigerian cities like Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Ibadan, Kano among others.


Under Senator Ifeanyi Okowa the capital city and territory continue to wear the look of true seat of government of an oil-rich State and a modern city. Sen. Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa has displayed a highly developed craftsmanship in his work and the evidence of his constructive leadership is seen in doing the needful and towing worthy practical steps. From the way the governor has carried on, he is a man who came into governance with a mind-set of what he will do to make the State capital a modern city.



Popularly called the roadmaster, under Okowa several streets and adjoining roads around the State capital have received major uplift. Many have been commissioned. In fact, a lot has been achieved in terms of construction, rehabilitate and maintenance of several roads. Flood & Erosion Control Measure have also been put in place to halt perennial flooding of the State capital. The Cable Point road dualization, Okpanam road dualization and the DLA road, which is almost completed, among others, are very critical to smooth commuting within the State capital.


Within the State capital, apart from road projects, the Okowa administration has also taken bold steps in other spheres of development which include the reconstruction of the Asaba International Airport runway and taxi way, Construction of a befitting State Library building, the construction of multi-billion storm drainage projects to solve the perennial flooding challenges in Asaba the State capital and other remarkable urban renewal projects.

In all, the new face of the State Capital, in terms of road infrastructure, expansion of the Ogbe-ogonogo market among others is traceable to the visionary leadership of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa in setting up Delta State Capital Territory Development Agency and the vigour that the Director General, Mrs. Mrakpor has shown since assuming office.  

There is no doubt that anyone who has not visited Asaba in the last six years will surely be awed by the new and modern city that the State capital has become.



Comments

Popular posts from this blog

FEDERAL ALLOCATION TO THE TWENTY FIVE LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN DELTA STATE IN 2023

Below Is The Federal Allocation To The Twenty five Local Government Areas in Delta State In 2023: Aniocha North:  ₦2,631,989,064.8 Aniocha South:  ₦2,847,788,192.94 Bomadi:               ₦2,491,779,057.87 Burutu:                 ₦3,367,885,422.51 Ethiope East:      ₦3,178,376,209.24 Ethiope West:     ₦3,226,505,207.54 Ika North East:   ₦3,279,681,589.37 Ika South:            ₦3,117,284,050.15 Isoko North:        ₦2,968,741,529.30 Isoko South:       ₦3,372,633,698.8 Ndokwa East:     ₦2,766,813,948.49 Ndokwa West:   ₦3,108,983,376.16 Okpe:                    ₦2,750,960,811.06 Oshimili North:  ₦2,683,889,807 Oshimili South: ₦2,890,887,684.18 Patani:                 ...

OBOREVWORI: How Not To Glorify A 'One Chance' Governor - By Zik Gbemre

It is appalling how, in desperation to sustain its thieving hegemony over the Delta State Government since 1999, the Delta PDP had the audacity to impose the weakest, most uninformed contender, a local champion, as Governor over a state replete with accomplished men and women of immense capacity. Given this unenviable privilege, one would have expected the fortunate placeholder governor, Sheriff Oborevwori—whose only election campaign manifesto was pledging to improve on the failed leadership of Ifeanyi Okowa, his predecessor—to engage creative minds and individuals of proven integrity to assist him in making a difference. Rather than doing the needful, Oborevwori has worsened matters by electing to engage the same spent leaders, deadwood, and gluttons that have gained prominence in running the state down over successive administrations. The result has been a government of mediocre officeholders competing to run the state for their pockets at the detriment of the populace, under a gove...

MOMENT OF HONOUR: Ughelli Agog As Ovie Omo-Agege Arrives Home

It was a day of honour for Obarisi Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, CFR, the immediate past Deputy President of the Senate, and Delta State governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, as the people of Delta State came together from all ethnic nationalities to collectively celebrate and honour him. The grand reception in the ancient city of Ughelli was historic, marking the recognition of a distinguished Deltan who has brought great honour to the state and its people. Obarisi, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege arrived Osubi Airport flanked by Distinguished Senator Peter Nwaoboshi, Hon. Eric Oharisi and Hon. Evance Iwhurie. The streets of Ughelli came alive with jubilation as the former Deputy Senate President and his entourage drove into town. It was a historic moment, characterized by the beating of drums, vibrant displays of cultural pride, and an overwhelming sense of camaraderie among the people. The air filled with chants of joy, and the atmosphere electric with excitement—all painting a ...