…Orders Immediate Rehabilitation of Ubeji–Egbokodo–Refinery Road
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has urged investors, especially Deltans at home and in the diaspora, to seize the opportunities presented by the state’s steadily improving socio-economic landscape and invest in Delta.
The Governor made the call on Friday in Ubeji, Warri South Local Government Area, during the inauguration of the Swiss International Rancho Valerie Hotel, a multi-million-naira hospitality and tourism edifice.
He declared that “the time to invest in Delta State is now,” noting that Warri is witnessing a new wave of growth and renewed economic vibrancy.
“Warri is rising again, Delta State is progressing steadily. The shadows of yesterday have given way to the bright possibilities of today and the greater promises of tomorrow,” he said.
Governor Oborevwori described the hotel as a bold symbol of the resurging economic profile of Warri and immediately ordered the rehabilitation of the failed sections of the Ubeji–Egbokodo–Refinery Road.
He emphasized that the new hospitality facility reflects the growing confidence of investors in the state, adding that Warri is reclaiming its position as Delta’s commercial and tourism hub.
According to him, the project will drive local economic activity, create jobs, promote community peace, and contribute significantly to the state’s socio-economic advancement.
“This hotel is not just another project; it is a clear statement that Delta State is open for business.
It affirms that our state is safe, investor-friendly, and capable of hosting world-class hospitality and tourism ventures,” Oborevwori stated.
He commended the hotel’s owner, Mr. Mode Akoma, describing the project as an inspiring example of vision, resilience, and commitment.
The Governor praised Akoma’s decision to invest in his home community, saying it demonstrates profound loyalty to Delta’s development.
“If you had invited me to commission a hotel you built outside Delta State, I would not have attended. But I am proud that you chose to develop your community.
This project brings jobs, brings peace, and brings progress,” he said.
Governor Oborevwori reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to infrastructure renewal, strengthened security, and investment-friendly reforms under the MORE Agenda.
He added that the success of ventures like Swiss International Rancho Valerie underscores the vast investment opportunities that Delta State offers.
Earlier in his welcome address, the General Manager of the hotel, Mr. Todowede Opeyemi, said the facility is designed to deliver world-class hospitality services.
He assured that the management remains committed to supporting the state’s development by helping unlock Delta’s tourism potential.
“Every guest who visits us deserves more than just a stay; they deserve an unforgettable experience, one that reflects our culture, our hospitality, and our warmth as a people,” he said.
