Oborevwori Links Infrastructure Drive To PDP Dominance In Delta
Governor Touts Development Projects
DELTA State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has declared that the state has become a “no-go area” for opposition political parties, attributing the development to the infrastructure projects carried out by his administration in less than three years.
The governor made the remark on Friday while inaugurating the 4.8-kilometre Oko–Amakom/Oko-Obiokpu/Oko-Anala Road in Oko Kingdom and a network of roads in Asaba, both in Oshimili South Local Government Area.
According to him, the scale of development across the state has strengthened public confidence in his administration and reinforced the ruling party’s political foothold.
“When I contested the 2023 election, I won in 21 out of the 25 local government areas even when I was not yet governor. With the level of development and projects we have delivered in almost three years, Delta State has become a no-go area for other political parties,” Oborevwori said.
New Road Projects and Economic Impact
During the event, the governor also announced the approval of the second phase of the Oko road project. The contract, valued at ₦16.9 billion, has been awarded to Setraco Nigeria Limited with a completion timeline of 24 months.
Oborevwori expressed confidence that the contractor would complete the project ahead of schedule.
He explained that the newly completed road would significantly improve transportation and boost the livelihoods of farmers in the area.
According to him, the poor condition of the road previously forced farmers to transport their produce through neighbouring Anambra State, where they often sold their goods at lower prices.
“Today, I am happy that we have completed this road. Farmers can now transport their produce more easily to markets, increasing their income and improving their standard of living,” he said.
Addressing Flooding and Urban Infrastructure
The governor also commissioned the Amaechi Agusi Road and adjoining roads in Asaba, noting that the drainage system constructed alongside the roads would address longstanding flooding and erosion challenges in the area.
He listed other projects recently completed across the state, including developments at the Government Technical College in Omadino and new faculty buildings at University of Delta in Agbor and Southern Delta University in Ozoro.
Oborevwori added that several additional projects would be inaugurated in the coming weeks.
“Governance is about performance, and the people can see our report card clearly,” he said, noting that youth and women empowerment programmes under his administration’s M.O.R.E Agenda would soon be launched.
Officials Highlight Infrastructure Expansion
The Commissioner for Works, Reuben Izeze, explained that the Oko road was built above the flood levels recorded during the 2012 Nigeria Floods to ensure durability and prevent future disruptions.
Similarly, the Director-General of the Delta State Capital Territory Development Agency, Patrick Ukah, disclosed that more than 70 kilometres of roads had either been completed or were under construction within the capital territory.
According to him, about 50 kilometres were directly executed by the agency, along with over 20 kilometres of drainage infrastructure.
Ukah also revealed that the Asagba Road project in Asaba had received the governor’s approval and would soon commence.
Chairman of Oshimili South Local Government Area, Kelvin Ezenyili, described the newly commissioned roads as transformational, noting that residents had long struggled with poor access roads that hindered commerce and the transportation of farm produce.
