ASABA: The Delta State Government has approved infrastructure projects worth over ₦400 billion for the construction, rehabilitation and upgrading of roads and other critical facilities across the state.
The approvals were granted during the State Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, as part of the administration’s efforts to improve transportation, strengthen security, stimulate economic growth and enhance connectivity among communities.
Briefing journalists after the meeting, the Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Charles Aniagwu, said the projects cut across several local government areas including Warri South, Warri South-West, Udu, Ughelli North, Ughelli South, Ethiope East, Ethiope West, Aniocha North, Aniocha South, Ika North-East, Ika South, Ndokwa West, Ndokwa East, Bomadi, Burutu, Isoko North and Isoko South.
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Aniagwu disclosed that the council also approved the construction of a base for the Nigeria Police Special Protection Unit (SPU) to enhance security operations across the state.
He added that approval was granted for the construction of Police Divisional Headquarters in all 25 local government areas in anticipation of the Federal Government’s proposed policy on the establishment of state police.
According to him, the move underscores the government’s commitment to strengthening the state’s security architecture and ensuring safety for residents.
Among the key projects approved is the rehabilitation of the Aghalokpe–SPDC–Adagbrassa–Aragba Road and adjoining streets in Okpe Local Government Area, as well as the rehabilitation and asphalt overlay of Okotomewo/Oviri Court/Adeje Road within the same council.
In the state capital, Asaba, the council approved the construction of Barrister Omamuzo Erebe Street and Eze Akporube Street in Oshimili North, alongside the reconstruction of failed sections of major roads in the city and surrounding areas. The council also approved works to cut the hill around Asaba Airport to improve access and safety.
Additional projects include the construction of Asagba Palace Road off Nnebisi Road, GBC Murphy Avenue with a spur to Chief Ugwuja Close/Nze Francis Road off Benin–Asaba Road, as well as Chris Abudeyi Street and Ogbeeshi Monochie Street.
In Sapele, the government approved the rehabilitation and reconstruction of Powerline Road and the construction of Tutulane/Obodokwu Road.
For the Warri axis, projects approved include the reconstruction of Warri Internal Ring Road Phase II in Warri South and Uvwie, the rehabilitation of the first three kilometres of the Trans-Warri Ode-Itsekiri Road and access roads in Ubeji, the construction of Orient Drive off NPA Expressway and Orient Way off Niger Cat Road in Ekpan, and the rehabilitation of Enerhen Police Station Road and Aladja Avenue Road.
Other projects include the construction of Sir Paul Awoboboe Close, resurfacing of River Road in Ekpan, and the construction of Old Okoko Road from Koko Garage to the Lagos Expressway Phase One in Warri North.
In Udu Local Government Area, the council approved the rehabilitation and reconstruction of the Otu-Jeremi/Udu Road from the Warri–Port Harcourt Expressway at ECN Junction to the DSC Expressway.
It also approved erosion control works along the Ekakpamre/Ekrokpe–Usiefrun/Orhuwhorun roads and the construction of internal and external roads at Udu Harbour Market
In the Ughelli axis, projects approved include the extension of Imoniyame Road off Iwhrekpokpor Road in Ughelli North, the construction of Okwagbe internal roads and Imode Street in Ughelli South, the extension of Olori Road in Ughelli North, and the construction of internal roads in Patani Local Government Area.
In Ika North-East and Ika South, the council approved several key road projects that will directly benefit communities such as Akumazi and Mbiri. These include the construction of Asuen Road in Owa-Ekei, the construction of Obi Ifeanayi Chukwu Road in Mbiri, and the construction of Idumuigwe Road and Ogebe-Aku Road in Akumazi. The council also approved the construction of Ugbala Road in Owa-Alero and the construction and rehabilitation of the Ekuku–Agbor/Okpe–Abavo Road Phase Two.
These projects are expected to significantly improve mobility, boost local commerce and enhance access for residents in Akumazi, Mbiri and neighbouring communities.
For riverine areas, the government approved the construction of Macaulay and Mitubiri Roads in Bomadi, internal roads in Odimodi and Ogulagha communities in Burutu, and the construction of the Torugbene–Ojobo Road with a spur to Ojobo Town.
Projects approved in Isoko North and Isoko South include the construction of Emese Road in Urude community, the reconstruction of Otor-Igho Township Road, the construction of Godwin Ogorugba, Eduje and Matthew Enarube Streets in Otor-Igho, and the reconstruction of the Oteri–Igbide–Emede Road.
In Ndokwa East and Ndokwa West, the council approved the construction of Ogbedigbo Afor Road with a spur to Obi Palace Road, the reconstruction of Ebendo–Iyasele–Ashaka Road, the construction of Ogbe-Ogume–Ebendo Road Phase One, and access roads to the Kwale Free Trade Zone.
Beyond road infrastructure, Aniagwu said the council also approved the construction of male and female hostels in state-owned universities and the renovation of several magistrate courts, area courts and district customary courts across the state.
The council also approved the construction of five judges’ quarters in Osubi, Okpe Local Government Area, as well as prototype judges’ quarters with auxiliary facilities in Asaba to improve the welfare and working conditions of members of the judiciary.
Additionally, approval was granted for the completion of the Senate/Administrative Building at Delta State University, Abraka.
Aniagwu said the approvals reflect the Oborevwori administration’s commitment to strengthening institutions, improving security and delivering modern infrastructure that will support development and improve the quality of life for residents across Delta State.
