‎Delta State Government has approved the release of six point seven billion naira as the state’s counterpart funding to access the Universal Basic Education Commission grant for educational development.
‎The State Commissioner for Works, Rural Roads and Public Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu who said the approval,was part of the decisions taken at the State Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori in Asaba, explained that the approval was aimed at strengthening the basic education system.
Mr Aniagwu stated that the six point seven billion naira Universal Basic Education counterpart funding would enable the state to draw matching grants for the construction, renovation, and equipping of public schools.
‎He said the State Executive Council approved the supply and installation of workshop tools and equipment at Omadino Technical College and Model Technical College, Oghara-Efe; the construction of an administrative block, hostels, dining and kitchen, mechanical and welding workshops at the new Model Technical College, Akugbene.
‎He stated further, ”A review of the contract sum for the new Model Technical College, Irri; the construction of a 12-terrace building at the Permanent Secretaries’ Quarters, Asaba; and the concessioning of the Issele-Uku Garment Facility/Skill Acquisition Centre were also approved ”
‎Mr Aniagwu hinted that Governor Oborevwori had directed the Ministries of Primary and Secondary Education to carry out investigations into the buildings and furniture needed to improve the primary and secondary education sectors in the state.
‎The Delta State Commissioner for Works, Rural Roads and Public Information highlighted the approved road projects to include the reconstruction of failed sections of the Uzere–Asaba-Ase Road, Aboh–Akarai concrete road with a one hundred metres bridge across the Okiri River in Ndokwa East.
‎Mr Aniagwu listed other road and electricity approvals to include Eku–Osubi Road, Okpanam–Ugbolu Road, as well as the extension of electricity supply and installation of six transformers at Orugbo, Ode-Itsekiri, Ajigba, Inorin, Usele, and Ugbodede communities in Warri South Local Government Area.
‎”Others approved are the Ovrode–Aradhe Road Phase 1, Amaka/Ogodogo/Ivu Access Road in Okpolo-Enhwe, Atuma-Iga Internal Roads, the construction of Arho Road by Heroes of Faith, Ughelli, and the repudiation and re-award of Imohwe Street, Ekiugbo, to connect Oteri and Iwremaro Town Phase 1. Also approved are the rehabilitation/asphalt overlay of Olu Palace Road/Ugbori/Ekurede-Itsekiri Road, and the construction of Orugboh Roads in Warri South”
‎“Additional approvals include the rehabilitation/asphalt overlay of the Ekpan/Oviorie/Ovu-Inland/Okpara-Inland/Isiokolo/Kokori Road in Ethiope East LGA, the Bulu-Angiama Road in Patani LGA, Overflow Avenue in Amukpe, Torugbene Internal Roads, and an upward review of the new tankers’ park at Niger Cat, Ekpan. Also approved are the Mereje–Ekokor–Erogbo Road Phase 1, the construction of the Delta State House of Assembly’s Cooperative Estate Road, Okpanam, and Chief Wellington Oyibo Community Road in Mosogar.”
‎”The dual focus on roads and education aligns with Governor Oborevwori’s M.O.R.E. Agenda, which prioritizes infrastructural renewal and human capital development”
