Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, says the Oborevwori Administration is delivering transformative, people-focused development across rural communities in line with the governor’s MORE Agenda.
Aniagwu made the remark during an inspection tour of ongoing road and bridge projects in Isoko North, Isoko South and Ughelli North Local Government Areas.
The projects visited included the 4.8km Emevor–Ivrogbo–Orogun Road; the Amaka/Ogodogo/Ivu Access Road at Okpolo-Enhwe; and Phase III of the Okpolo-Enhwe–Uwheru Road and bridge.
According to him, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s vision of strengthening community linkages is evident in the expanding network of rural roads and bridges designed to enhance productivity, ease mobility and unlock new economic opportunities.
“Before assuming office, the governor articulated the MORE Agenda, Meaningful Development, Opportunities for All, Realistic Reforms and Enhanced Security. What you have seen today across these sites touches all four pillars,” Aniagwu said.
“We are not building infrastructure only in urban areas. The governor is connecting communities and constructing bridges of possibilities.
“The bridge we are standing on links Isoko South with Ughelli North. You no longer need to go through the expressway to travel between these local governments.”
He noted that the improved connectivity would boost the movement of farm produce, support fishing activities and energize rural commerce for communities long isolated from neighbouring areas.
Earlier, the inspection team visited the 4.8km second phase of the Emevor–Ivrogbo–Orogun Road. Aniagwu recalled that the governor inaugurated the first 4.4km phase ahead of his first anniversary in office and immediately approved commencement of the second phase.
“That promise has now been fulfilled. The contractor has assured us that the second phase will be ready for commissioning before the end of February next year.
“Their pace is impressive, binder course works have begun, earthworks are substantially completed and critical sections are progressing very well,” he said.
The team also inspected the 3.2km Amaka/Ogodogo/Ivu Access Road at Okpolo-Enhwe in Isoko South, a project serving several oil facilities in the area.
Aniagwu confirmed that drainage works were nearing completion, with earthworks advancing steadily.
“I am confident that by the end of January, they will have progressed significantly with the binder course. At this pace, completion before April is very likely,” he added.
Speaking at the Okpolo-Enhwe–Uwheru Bridge site, Aniagwu commended Emo Rock Concepts, the indigenous contractor, describing the bridge as “a beautiful sight to behold.”
“The quality of the stone pitching, the design of the approach and the descent, this is the kind of workmanship that makes us proud of our indigenous contractors.
EmoRock is performing exceptionally well, and we encourage them to continue using skilled engineers to sustain this quality,” he noted.
He expressed optimism that Governor Oborevwori would personally commission the bridge because of its strategic relevance and visual appeal.
Aniagwu reiterated that the ongoing projects were strengthening peace and security across the rural belt by enhancing access, mobility and inter-community relationships.
He thanked residents for their cooperation and urged them to continue supporting the government.
“We appeal to our people to sustain their cooperation with this administration. By working together, we will grow together, develop together and arrive together,” he said.
The Oborevwori administration had earlier in 2024 completed and commissioned the first 4.1km phase of the Emevor–Orogun Road before awarding the second phase, a development widely applauded by residents as the fulfilment of a long-standing aspiration of the Emevor and Isoko people.
