By Lucky Uto
Residents of Ofagbe Community in Isoko North, Delta State, have protested the delay and poor progress of the 24km Isoko Ring Road project, calling on Governor Sheriff Oborevwori to revoke the contract.
The protesters, led by community president Engr. Cyril Jeke, accused the contractor, Dora-Dan Global Resources, of lacking the capacity to complete the project, which was awarded during the administration of former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa.
They said the road, expected to be completed in December 2022, remains largely unfinished despite several government interventions and an increase in the contract sum.
According to the community, efforts including inspections by the governor and meetings with stakeholders in 2025 failed to improve the pace of work, which they described as “very slow and unacceptable.”
Residents lamented that the bad road has made life difficult, affecting transportation, farming, and access to healthcare, especially as the rainy season approaches.
They carried placards demanding immediate action, insisting that the contract be given to a more competent company.
Responding, the Chief of Staff, Johnson Erijo, praised the peaceful protest and assured the community that their concerns would be forwarded to the governor for action.
He reiterated that the government does not tolerate poor-quality jobs and promised that necessary steps would be taken.
