Oborevwori Commissions 18km Roads, Unveils New Development Push For Ndokwa
Oborevwori Takes Development Agenda to Ndokwa West
DELTA State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on Wednesday commissioned three major road projects spanning approximately 18 kilometres in Ndokwa West Local Government Area, reinforcing his administration’s commitment to infrastructure expansion and rural development.
The newly completed projects include the 4.5-kilometre Obi-Ibabu/Ibabu Road in Onicha-Ukwuani, the first phase of the 5-kilometre Utagba-Uno/Ndemili Road, and the 8.4-kilometre Etua-Ukpo/Etua-Etiti/Etua-Oliogo Road.
Addressing residents, traditional rulers, community leaders and stakeholders at the commissioning ceremony in Utagba-Uno, the governor described the projects as strategic investments designed to unlock economic opportunities and improve connectivity across Ndokwa communities.
Roads Designed to Stimulate Commerce and Rural Growth
Governor Oborevwori said the newly completed roads would play a critical role in reducing transportation challenges, facilitating movement of goods and services, and enhancing access to markets and economic centres.
According to him, infrastructure remains a central pillar of his administration’s development strategy, with projects deliberately spread across different parts of the state to ensure balanced growth.
He noted that the Utagba-Uno/Ndemili Road was conceived as a phased project, with the completed segment representing the first stage of a broader plan to improve transportation links across the area.
The governor stressed that improved road networks would attract investments, stimulate local economies and improve the quality of life for residents.
Warning Against Project Delays
Despite celebrating the completion of the projects, Oborevwori expressed dissatisfaction with delays affecting other road projects within the area.
He specifically cited the Inam-Abbi Access Road and the Utagba-Uno–Eweshi Road, both of which were expected to be completed and commissioned alongside the newly inaugurated roads.
The governor warned that his administration would no longer tolerate avoidable delays in project execution and directed the Ministry of Works to ensure the affected projects are completed before the end of the year.
The stance reflects growing pressure on contractors to deliver projects within approved timelines as the state government intensifies infrastructure investments.
Focus on Electricity and Economic Development
Beyond road construction, the governor addressed concerns over the prolonged electricity challenges affecting several Ndokwa communities.
He disclosed that the state government had approved the rehabilitation and restoration of electricity infrastructure in affected areas but lamented that some facilities had been vandalised shortly after completion.
According to him, efforts are underway to restore power supply, while community leaders and youths were urged to take ownership of public assets and protect them from destruction.
The governor assured residents that the persistent blackout affecting parts of Ndokwa Nation would receive urgent attention.
More Projects on the Horizon
Oborevwori also revealed that several major infrastructure projects were ongoing across the Ndokwa axis.
Among them are the seven-kilometre Emu-Ebendo-Iyasele-Ashaka Road, the six-kilometre access road to the Kwale Industrial Park, the Emu-Beneku Road, the Ogbedigbo-Afor Road with a spur to the palace, and the Timber Road to Waterside in Obiaruku.
He further directed the Commissioner for Works to begin processes for the execution of the second phase of the Utagba-Uno/Ndemili Road project.
Political Undertones Ahead of 2027
The commissioning ceremony also carried political significance as Governor Oborevwori reiterated Delta State’s support for the re-election bid of Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
He argued that continued collaboration between state and federal authorities remained essential for sustaining development and delivering economic benefits to citizens.
Deputy Governor Monday Onyeme described the projects as the fulfilment of long-standing aspirations of the Ndokwa people, while community leaders praised the administration for what they described as unprecedented investment in infrastructure.
As residents celebrated the completion of the roads, the event underscored the central role infrastructure development continues to play in Delta State’s governance agenda, particularly as political attention gradually shifts toward the 2027 election cycle.
