Delta State Government has revealed that over 250,000 Deltans had been empowered through various programmes coordinated by inter-ministerial departments and agencies, including the D-CARES grant initiative in the last two years of the administration of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori.
The State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, made the revelation at a news conference in Asaba to highlight the significant strides made by the administration of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori since May 29, 2023.
He said the empowerment programmes were in realization of the MORE agenda of the governor.
Aniagwu said, ”As part of preparations to mark the administration’s second anniversary, several projects have been lined up for inauguration. However, due to the volume of completed projects, the Governor may not be able to commission all of them personally.”
“Some of the key projects include the Beneku Bridge, Ishiagu-Ewulu Road and Bridge, Upper and Lower Erejuwa Roads in Warri, erosion control in Okpanam, Olomoro-Igbide Road, Otolokpo to Boji-Boji Owa, Akumazi-Owere-Olubor Road, and Obi-Ibabu Road, among others.
“We have also installed medical equipment at Asaba Specialist Hospital, Warri Central Hospital, and Delta State University Teaching Hospital in Oghara, all aimed at improving healthcare delivery and reducing medical tourism,” he said.
He hinted that some projects may be opened for public use without formal commissioning.
“There are just too many. In some cases, members of the State Executive Council will be delegated to handle inaugurations.”
“Governor Oborevwori has instructed all cabinet members and agency heads to remain focused. Governance will not be sidelined. For every project executed, payment is made promptly after certification, showcasing our prudent approach to resource management,” Aniagwu assured.
The Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, flanked by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Festus Ahon, said the administration had provided roads in various communities.
He also noted that development projects had eached many previously underserved coastal communities.
“We were at Ode-Itsekiri, where the Trans-Warri bridges and access roads to creek communities are progressing well.”
“We have also revived work on the Ayakoromo Bridge in Burutu Local Government Area, which will help connect several coastal communities to the upland,” he added.
Source: Sam Erhunmwunsee, FRCN Asaba
