Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, will on Friday inaugurate the completed Phase One of the Oko-Amakom/Oko-Obiokpu Road project, including the access road linking the corridor to the Second Niger Bridge Service Road in Oshimili South Local Government Area.
The project spans approximately 4.7 kilometres and includes adjoining roads connecting the Oko communities.
It is being executed by the Delta State Ministry of Works, Highways and Urban Roads.
The State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, disclosed this on Wednesday during an inspection of the project site in preparation for the governor’s visit and the commissioning ceremony.
Aniagwu stated that the road project is strategically designed to link several Oko communities, including Oko-Amakom and Oko-Anala, thereby strengthening internal connectivity and enhancing access to the Second Niger Bridge corridor. He added that while the first phase covers about 4.7 kilometres, work has already commenced on the second phase.
According to him, the forthcoming inauguration underscores Governor Oborevwori’s unwavering commitment to governance despite ongoing political activities in the state.
“In spite of electioneering campaigns and party congresses, governance has not slowed down. Immediately after our congress yesterday, the governor was ready to commission the project today, but we requested additional time to adequately prepare for the event,” Aniagwu said.
He emphasized that the governor remains resolute in delivering impactful projects across the state through the duration of his administration.
Aniagwu further explained that due to the waterlogged terrain and the history of flooding in the area, the road was deliberately constructed at an elevated level.
The engineers, he noted, designed the road to rise significantly above the 2012 flood benchmark to prevent submergence during heavy rainfall.
He revealed that extensive excavation and sand filling with sharp sand were undertaken after removing unsuitable soil to ensure structural stability along the road alignment.
The project is being handled by Setraco Nigeria Limited, a firm known for delivering major infrastructure projects nationwide.
“The governor believes that five-star projects should be entrusted to five-star contractors. Setraco is a highly competent company that has consistently delivered quality projects for the state,” Aniagwu added.
Speaking on Amaechi Agusi and adjoining streets in Asaba, also scheduled for commissioning on Friday, Aniagwu said the roads were constructed by the Capital Territory Development Agency.
He noted that they feature dual drainage systems on both sides to effectively channel floodwater into the main drainage along the Asaba–Benin Expressway.
He disclosed that the contractor has been directed to commence immediate desilting and cleaning of drains along the corridors ahead of the commissioning ceremony.
Aniagwu stressed that the road project will significantly boost economic activities by linking communities to commercial and production centres.
He observed that lands previously used for farming have become viable residential plots due to improved accessibility.
“Road infrastructure of this nature enhances land value and improves security, as it opens up communities to increased human and economic activity,” he said.
He further noted that the corridor could serve as an alternative route connecting parts of Delta State toward Ndokwa East and Patani, reducing travel time and improving regional mobility.
Beyond facilitating movement, Aniagwu said the road will also support agricultural productivity by enabling farmers in surrounding communities to transport their produce more efficiently to markets.
The inauguration forms part of the Oborevwori administration’s sustained drive to expand infrastructure and deepen connectivity across communities in Delta State.
