Izeze Counters Criticism, Lists ₦80 Billion Projects In Ndokwa, Ukwuani

Commissioner Rebuts Allegations of Neglect

THE Delta State Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Reuben Izeze, has dismissed claims that the administration of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has failed to execute meaningful projects in Ndokwa and Ukwuani areas.

The rebuttal follows a viral video by an aide to former Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege, which questioned the government’s developmental footprint in the region.

Claims of Underdevelopment Spark Response

The aide, Chuks Erhire, had challenged residents to identify any project worth ₦500 million executed by the current administration, alleging that despite substantial federal allocations, the areas had seen little progress.

In response, Izeze described the claims as “false, misleading, and inciting,” insisting that they misrepresent the scale of ongoing infrastructure development.

₦80 Billion Worth of Projects Cited

Providing details, the commissioner listed 16 major infrastructure projects across Ndokwa East, Ndokwa West, and Ukwuani Local Government Areas.

Among them are:

• The Aboh–Akarai Road with a bridge across the Okira River, valued at ₦29.8 billion
• The Emu Ebendo–Iyasele–Ashaka Road project costing ₦8.5 billion
• Inam-Abbi and Eweshi roads, each valued at ₦5 billion
• Amai–Aragba Road at ₦6.5 billion
• Access road to the Kwale Free Trade Zone estimated at ₦6 billion

He noted that the total value of projects under his department alone stands at approximately ₦80 billion.

Beyond Roads: Broader Development Efforts

Izeze added that other government agencies, including DESOPADEC and ministries such as Health and Education, are executing additional projects in the region.

He maintained that development efforts are visible across multiple sectors, urging residents to rely on verifiable evidence rather than political rhetoric.

Call for Fact-Based Discourse

The commissioner concluded by urging the public to disregard what he termed misinformation and focus on factual assessments of government performance.

He emphasised that political advocacy should not come at the expense of truth.