Delta Govt Approves N80bn Road Projects For Coastal Communities
…Clark hails Oborevwori’s push to open up riverine areas
Delta State Commissioner in charge of the Directorate of Riverine Infrastructure, Mr. Ebikeme Clark, has hailed Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s approval of N80 billion road projects to open up coastal communities in the state.
He also commended the Governor for his continued commitment to the development of riverine communities across the state through large-scale infrastructure projects.
Clark made the commendation in a statement issued on Monday, praising the governor for the recent approvals granted by the Delta State Executive Council for the construction of several strategic roads in coastal communities.
He described the move as a clear demonstration of the administration’s resolve to open up coastal areas and stimulate economic growth.
According to him, the projects, valued at over N80 billion, are expected to significantly improve accessibility, enhance socio-economic activities, and transform the rural economy of the benefiting communities.
Clark listed the approved projects to include the construction of the Macaulay/Mitubiri Roads in Bomadi, Bomadi Local Government Area; the construction of 2.45 kilometres of internal roads in Odimodi Community, Burutu Local Government Area; and the construction of 3.75 kilometres of internal roads in Ogulagha Community, also in Burutu Local Government Area.
Other projects include the construction of internal roads in Patani; the construction of the 9.463-kilometre Torugbene–Ojobo Road with a spur to Ojobo Town in Burutu Local Government Area (Section Two); and the construction of the boundary road between Ogbinbri Community and Ogbudugbudu Community in Egbema Kingdom, Warri North LGA.
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He added that the projects would help improve connectivity, boost commerce, and enhance the quality of life for residents in riverine areas of the state.
Clark also listed the rehabilitation and asphalt overlay of Oporoza township roads in Warri South-West LGA; the construction of the Ogbe-Ijoh Palace Road with a spur to the proposed King’s Jetty in Ogbe-Ijoh, Warri South-West LGA; the construction of internal roads in Isaba, Warri South-West LGA; the construction of the Deghele–Bateren Road in Warri South-West LGA; and the construction of Old Koko Road from Koko Garage to Lagos Expressway, Phase I, in Warri North LGA.
The commissioner described the projects as “life-changing interventions” that would improve connectivity, ease transportation challenges and promote commerce within the riverine communities.
He assured residents of the riverine areas that Oborevwori remained committed to ensuring balanced development across the state, particularly in historically underserved coastal communities.
Clark further expressed confidence that the people of the riverine communities would continue to support the governor’s administration, noting that the ongoing infrastructural transformation would translate into massive electoral support for the governor and the All Progressives Congress in the 2027 general elections.
He also urged residents of the benefiting communities to continue supporting government initiatives and to cooperate with contractors to ensure the timely completion of the projects for the overall development of the region.
