By Lucky Uto
The Delta State Government has approved projects worth over ₦400 billion for the construction and rehabilitation of roads and other key infrastructure across the state.
The approvals were made during the State Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori on Friday.
Briefing journalists after the meeting, the Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Charles Aniagwu, said the projects are aimed at improving transportation, boosting economic activities, enhancing security and strengthening connectivity among communities across the state.
According to him, the projects will be executed in several local government areas including Warri South, Warri South-West, Udu, Ughelli North, Ughelli South, Ethiope East, Ethiope West, Aniocha North, Aniocha South, Ika North-East, Ika South, Ndokwa West, Ndokwa East, Bomadi, Burutu, Isoko North and Isoko South.
Aniagwu also disclosed that the council approved the construction of a Nigeria Police Special Protection Unit (SPU) Base and 25 Police Divisional Headquarters across the state’s local government areas to strengthen security and prepare for the proposed establishment of state police.
Among the major road projects approved are the rehabilitation of the Aghalokpe–SPDC–Adagbrassa–Aragba Road in Okpe, reconstruction of failed sections of roads in Asaba, and the cutting of the hill near Asaba Airport to improve access and safety.
Other projects include the reconstruction of Warri Internal Ring Road Phase 2, rehabilitation of parts of the Trans-Warri Ode-Itsekiri Road, and several road construction projects in Sapele, Udu, Ughelli, Ethiope, Ika, Ndokwa, Isoko and riverine communities.
The council also approved additional projects outside road construction. These include male and female hostels in state-owned universities, renovation of magistrate and customary courts, construction of five judges’ quarters in Osubi, and prototype judges’ quarters in Asaba.
Government also approved the completion of the Senate/Administrative Building at Delta State University, Abraka to improve the institution’s administrative operations.
Aniagwu said the approvals demonstrate the state government’s commitment to improving infrastructure, strengthening security and supporting development across Delta State.
