Oborevwori Set To Commission Strategic Oko Road Linking Second Niger Bridge
Oborevwori to Inaugurate Oko-Amakom/Oko-Obiokpu Road Project
DELTA State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, will on Friday inaugurate the completed Phase One of the Oko-Amakom/Oko-Obiokpu Road project, a 4.7-kilometre corridor designed to enhance connectivity in Oshimili South Local Government Area.
The project includes an access road linking the Oko communities directly to the Second Niger Bridge Service Road, positioning the corridor as a strategic transport route within Delta State’s expanding road network.
Improving Access and Connectivity
The Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Charles Aniagwu, disclosed details of the project during an inspection visit to the site ahead of the commissioning ceremony.
According to Aniagwu, the road links key communities including Oko-Amakom and Oko-Anala, improving internal mobility while opening up access to the Second Niger Bridge axis. He confirmed that work on the second phase has already commenced, signalling the state government’s broader infrastructure plan for the area.
The project is being executed by the Delta State Ministry of Works, Highways and Urban Roads.
Flood-Resilient Engineering
Aniagwu explained that the road was deliberately constructed at an elevated level due to the waterlogged terrain and the area’s history of flooding.
He said engineers raised the road alignment several metres above the 2012 flood level to prevent submergence during heavy rains. To ensure durability, unsuitable soil was excavated and replaced with sharp sand filling to stabilise the foundation.
“This environment is usually waterlogged during the rainy season. The elevation is intentional to safeguard the road from flooding,” he stated.
Contractor and Quality Assurance
The project is being handled by Setraco Nigeria Limited, a construction firm with experience delivering major infrastructure projects nationwide.
Aniagwu noted that the administration prioritises quality delivery, adding that competent contractors are engaged to ensure durability and value for money.
Additional Projects in Asaba
Beyond the Oko corridor, the governor is also expected to commission roads on Amaechi Agusi and adjoining streets in Asaba. These roads, constructed by the Capital Territory Development Agency, feature dual drainage systems designed to channel floodwater into the main drainage along the Asaba–Benin Expressway.
The commissioner said contractors have been directed to desilt and clean drainage channels ahead of the event.
Economic and Social Impact
Aniagwu emphasised that the road will stimulate economic activity by connecting communities to commercial hubs and improving access for farmers transporting produce to markets.
He noted that improved road access has already increased the residential and commercial value of previously agricultural lands in the area. The corridor could also serve as an alternative route linking parts of Delta State toward Ndokwa East and Patani, potentially easing traffic congestion and reducing travel time.
The commissioning, he added, reflects the administration’s continued focus on infrastructure delivery across the state.
