By Lucky Uto
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has said the state is currently experiencing what he described as a “harvest of projects,” with many completed and ongoing developments across different communities.
The governor made this known while speaking at the commissioning of projects, noting that several key facilities had recently been completed.
These include the Government Technical College in Omadino and new faculty buildings at the University of Delta, Agbor, and Southern Delta University, Ozoro.
He added that more projects would soon be commissioned in the coming weeks.
Oborevwori stressed that his administration remains focused on delivering results rather than making empty promises.
According to him, the progress of projects across the state clearly shows the commitment of his government to development.
“As I always say, we are working. When you come to Delta State, you will see the evidence of what we are doing. Governance is about performance, and the people can see our report card clearly,” the governor said.
He also assured residents that more empowerment programmes for youths and women would soon be introduced under the administration’s MORE Agenda.
The governor emphasized that peace and stability are important for sustaining development in the state.
Oborevwori further commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the economic reforms introduced in 2023, noting that the policies had improved the financial capacity of states to carry out more development projects.
Earlier, the Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Comrade Reuben Izeze, explained that the newly constructed Oko Road was built above the flood level recorded during the devastating 2012 flood to prevent future damage and disruption.
The Director-General of the Delta State Capital Territory Development Agency, Chief Patrick Ukah, also revealed that more than 70 kilometres of roads had been completed and are ongoing within the capital territory.
He said about 50 kilometres were executed by the agency, alongside over 20 kilometres of drainage projects.
Ukah added that the long-awaited Asagba Road project in Asaba had been approved by the governor and construction would begin soon.
In his remarks, the Chairman of Oshimili South Local Government Council, Hon. Kelvin Ezenyili, praised the governor for his strong commitment to infrastructure development.
He described the newly commissioned roads as transformational projects that would boost economic activities and improve the livelihoods of residents.
He noted that communities in the area previously faced serious challenges due to poor access roads, which affected business activities and the transportation of farm produce.
Speaking on behalf of the host communities, the Palace Secretary to the Asagba of Asaba, Chief Patrick Ndili, and the Akor of Oko Kingdom, HRH Osita I, thanked the governor for the project.
They described it as a long-awaited intervention that would open up the community for greater development.
They also assured the governor of the continued support of the people of Oshimili South ahead of the 2027 general elections.
