DELTA State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, says the Oborevwori administration is aggressively expanding rural infrastructure to stimulate economic growth, improve mobility and deliver people-centred development across Delta communities.

Aniagwu made this known during an inspection tour of ongoing road and bridge projects in Isoko North, Isoko South and Ughelli North Local Government Areas. The team inspected the 4.8km Emevor–Ivrogbo–Orogun Road; the Amaka–Ogodogo–Ivu Access Road in Okpolo-Enhwe; and Phase III of the Okpolo-Enhwe–Uwheru Road and bridge.

According to the commissioner, the projects reflect Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s commitment to the MORE Agenda—Meaningful development, Opportunities for all, Realistic reforms, and Enhanced security.

“Rural development is at the heart of this administration. What we are doing is not just building roads, but connecting communities and opening up possibilities,” he said. “The bridge we are standing on today now links the people of Isoko South directly with Ughelli North without having to go through the expressway.”

Aniagwu said the improved connectivity will boost the movement of farm produce, support fishing activities, and strengthen local commerce for communities that were previously isolated.

At the 4.8km second phase of the Emevor–Ivrogbo–Orogun Road, he recalled that the governor commissioned the first 4.4km stretch earlier in the year and immediately approved the commencement of Phase Two.

“That promise has been kept. The contractor has assured us that the project will be ready for commissioning before the end of February next year. Their pace is impressive—earthworks are largely completed and the binder course is already being laid,” he said.

The team also visited the 3.2km Amaka–Ogodogo–Ivu Access Road in Okpolo-Enhwe, a strategic route serving multiple oil facilities. Aniagwu said drainage construction is nearly completed and earthworks are progressing steadily, expressing optimism that the binder course would be substantially completed by the end of January.

At the Okpolo-Enhwe–Uwheru bridge, he commended the indigenous contractors, EmoRock Concepts, describing their work as a model of quality engineering.

“The stone pitching, the approaches and the descent—everything shows precision. This is the standard we expect,” he said, expressing confidence that the governor would personally commission the project due to its strategic value.

Aniagwu noted that beyond mobility, the projects are strengthening peacebuilding and security across rural corridors by fostering easier access and interaction among communities.

He thanked residents for their cooperation and urged them to continue supporting the administration.
“When our people support government efforts, we grow together, develop together and arrive together,” he said.

Earlier in 2024, the Oborevwori administration completed and inaugurated the first 4.4km phase of the Emevor–Orogun Road before awarding the second phase—an achievement widely celebrated by residents as the fulfilment of a decades-old aspiration.