BOMADI/Nigeria: Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on Tuesday intensified efforts to transform riverine communities with the inauguration of the Ohoror–Bomadi Road, describing the project as part of a deliberate strategy to deliver equitable development across all parts of the state.
The Governor made the assertion while commissioning the reconstructed 31-kilometre Ohoror–Bomadi Road, a critical corridor linking Ughelli North, Ughelli South, Patani, Burutu and Bomadi Local Government Areas.
Describing the project as a landmark achievement, Oborevwori said it underscores his administration’s commitment to equitable development, particularly in historically underserved riverine areas.
“We are resolved to rewrite the story of our riverine communities. Our administration is committed to ensuring that sustainable development reaches every part of the state, regardless of terrain or location,” the Governor stated.
He noted that the road would significantly boost socio-economic activities by enhancing connectivity, facilitating trade, and improving access to essential services across the benefiting communities.
According to him, the project is expected to impact at least five local government areas, opening up new economic opportunities while reducing travel time and transportation costs.
Oborevwori emphasized that infrastructure development remains a key driver of economic growth, adding that improved road networks would connect farmers to markets, attract investments, and strengthen rural-urban integration.
Providing insight into the project, the Governor disclosed that the construction involved complex engineering solutions suited to the swampy terrain, including sand filling, soil stabilization, concrete reinforcement, embankment protection, and asphalt surfacing. He added that the road spans widths of between 6.5 and 10.3 metres, with hard shoulders in selected sections.
The Governor also highlighted other ongoing and completed projects across the state, covering roads, bridges, and educational infrastructure, reiterating his administration’s commitment to the MORE Agenda anchored on fairness, justice, and equity.
He revealed that the State Executive Council recently approved projects worth over N400 billion across key sectors, including infrastructure, health, education, power, judiciary, and security.
On power supply, Oborevwori said his administration is addressing electricity challenges through targeted policy reforms and infrastructure upgrades, including the extension of transmission lines and installation of transformers in previously underserved communities. He added that several communities without electricity for over a decade have now been reconnected to the national grid.
The Governor further announced plans to strengthen security architecture across the state, including the construction of police divisions in all 25 local government areas and the establishment of a Special Protection Base to enhance safety
Earlier, the Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, said the project traverses multiple communities and incorporates modern engineering techniques designed to ensure durability in challenging terrain.
In his welcome remarks, Chairman of Bomadi Local Government Council, Hon. Dagidi Andaye, described the project as historic, noting that the area had not witnessed such intervention in over 16 years. He said the road would reduce accidents, improve livelihoods, and ease the movement of people and goods.
Community leaders and stakeholders, including Hon. Nicholas Mutu, Senator James Manager, Hon. Oboro Preyor, HRM Pere Luke Kalalanama, and Mrs. Flora Brisibo, commended the Governor for his inclusive governance and commitment to development. They also assured him and President Bola Tinubu of continued support.
The event attracted a large turnout of residents, political leaders, and traditional rulers, reflecting widespread appreciation for the project and optimism about its impact on the region’s economic growth and connectivity.
