Under the leadership of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, Delta State is undergoing an infrastructure renaissance unlike anything in its recent history, one that is not only transforming the physical landscape but also redefining the social and economic realities of its people. Through strategic investments in roads, drainage systems, and connectivity-enhancing projects, this administration is boldly dismantling the long-standing divide between the urban elite and rural dwellers, fostering inclusivity, equity, and sustainable development across the state.
At the heart of this
transformation is a deliberate focus on connectivity, not just the movement of
vehicles, but the movement of opportunity, resources, and prosperity. The
administration’s approach is anchored in the belief that no community, no
matter how remote or densely populated, should be left behind in the journey
toward progress.
In Asaba, the capital
city, the transformation is visible and impactful. The State government has
successfully completed a network of interconnected urban roads spanning over
2.75 kilometres, each meticulously designed and constructed with integrated
drainage systems that feed into the city’s stormwater management channels.
These infrastructural improvements are not cosmetic, they are foundational,
targeting the very issues that have plagued urban mobility and environmental
health for decades.
This major feat is part
of a broader eight-road urban renewal initiative, which has breathed life into neighbourhoods
that were once defined by poor access, seasonal flooding, and deteriorating
surfaces. Today, streets such as Onuorah Ifesinachi, Aaron Ndubusi, Chinedu
Obodo Way, Senator Francis Nwajel, Jude Ugheni, Rock Valley Boulevard, Abigail
Orugbo, Oke Oshogbor, Chinedu Obodo Extension, Alika Blessing off Talita School
Road, and Kwakagbor Community Road have been transformed into durable,
motorable, and well-drained routes. These roads now serve as arteries of
development, facilitating trade, easing movement, encouraging investment, and
improving the daily lives of residents.
A compelling example is
the long-awaited Oko-Amakom/Oko-Obiokpu Road in Oshimili South Local Government
Area, a project that had languished for decades without attention. Now revived
under the Oborevwori administration, this critical road is finally receiving
the construction it deserves, bringing hope to residents long cut off from
essential services and markets.
The project, which had
remained stalled and largely forgotten, is now 64.82 percent completed under
the Oborevwori administration. The South-South Area Manager of Setraco Nigeria
Limited, the construction firm handling the project, has assured the public
that the road will be completed within five weeks. This commitment to
completing inherited and abandoned projects speaks volumes about the
government’s integrity, continuity, and results-driven philosophy.
In addition, the
government is constructing the access road to the 2nd Niger Bridge Service Road
in Oko, a distinct but equally strategic project aimed at enhancing regional
connectivity. By linking local communities directly to the new bridge
infrastructure, this road promises to open up fresh economic corridors and
improve access between Delta State and neighbouring States.
These are not mere
roadworks, they are corrective interventions, aimed at addressing years of
infrastructural neglect and ensuring that no part of Delta State is left behind
in the march toward inclusive development.
Governor Oborevwori’s
infrastructure agenda is rooted in a profound understanding of the ripple
effects that well-planned public works can generate. Roads are not merely
pathways; they are enablers of education, healthcare access, economic
expansion, social cohesion, and regional integration. Each completed project
brings with it a surge in local morale, community pride, and developmental
momentum.
Through both urban
renewal and rural accessibility projects, Governor Oborevwori is not only
delivering on his campaign promises, he is actualizing the philosophy of his MORE
Agenda.
The administration’s
ongoing work in Asaba and Oko is a reflection of this commitment to balanced
growth, where development is no longer the privilege of select regions but the
right of every Deltan.
In the final analysis, what Delta State is witnessing is not just road construction, it is a bold and intentional movement toward a more connected, inclusive, and prosperous future. The Oborevwori administration is paving roads, yes but more importantly, it is paving the way for dignity, opportunity, and a truly united Delta State.
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