ASABA/Nigeria: The Delta State Executive Council has approved the construction of access roads to the Model Technical College in Obiaruku, Ukwuani Local Government Area, as part of a sweeping rollout of infrastructure projects valued at over ₦230 billion.
The approvals were disclosed by the State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, during a press briefing after the State Executive Council meeting held at Government House, Asaba, presided over by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori.
Aniagwu, flanked by Commissioners Sunny Ekedayen (Economic Planning), Reuben Izeze (Works – Highways and Urban Roads), Dr. Joseph Onojaeme (Health), Hon. Ebikeme Clark (Riverine Infrastructure), and the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Festus Ahon, explained that the council approved various projects spanning key sectors including health, road infrastructure, energy, and riverine development.
Among them is the ₦15.3 billion flood control project spanning Orikeze Avenue Junction through Obi, Enuma, and Uromi Roads to the Orogodo River in Ika South, as well as the rehabilitation of roads within the Olikili Layout in Asaba, Oshimili South.
The Council also approved the reconstruction and asphalt overlay of the Warri–Sapele Road dual carriageway from the Spare Parts Market U-turn in Effurun to Ohorhe Junction, near the Ometan Bridge in Uvwie and Okpe LGAs.
Also on the list is the construction of the Oko-Amakom to Oko-Obiokpu, Oko-Anala, and Oko-Obgele Road (Phase II) in Oshimili South; Okowa Crescent in Ughelli; and flood control projects along Summit Road, Newell Street, and adjoining areas in Oshimili South.
The Council adopted the Delta State Electricity Policy and ratified the transfer of the General Hospital, Otor-Udu, to the Federal Government—clearing the way for the establishment of a Federal Medical Centre in Owvian, Udu LGA.
In the health sector, approval was granted for the procurement and installation of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) machines at Asaba Specialist Hospital, Central Hospital Warri, and Delta State University Teaching Hospital, Oghara.
The Council further approved ₦10 billion in compensation for landowners affected by the right-of-way for the Second Niger Bridge Access Road and Bypass, which cuts across Oko, Asaba, Ibusa, and Okpanam.
Other approved projects include the completion of the Unoghovo Community Road linking the Benin Expressway to Ovade in Ethiope West, internal roads at the College of Education, Mosogar (Phase II), and road works in Jagbala and Kantu communities of Warri South-West.
Also approved was the reconstruction of the Emu-Obodeti–Abbi–Abraka Road in Ndokwa West, seen as critical to improving mobility in the region.
Speaking on the high-profile Agbor Flyover project, Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Comrade Reuben Izeze, described it as a life-saving intervention designed to address the carnage at Uromi Junction, a notorious black spot for highway accidents.
He explained that the ₦59.7 billion project includes a 30-meter span beam and two roundabouts. Due to the complexity and scale, German-made specialized equipment will be brought in by contractors Julius Berger to execute the flyover.
According to Izeze, the project will not only improve traffic safety but also boost economic output in the agrarian region.
The Oborevwori administration continues to emphasize infrastructure equity across all zones of the state, with the Governor reaffirming his commitment to delivering projects that meet both the immediate and long-term needs of Deltans.
