By Anne Azuka
The Delta State Government has reaffirmed that Governor Sheriff Oborevwori remains committed to advancing development across the state and will not be distracted by critics.
The State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, made this known during a press conference in Asaba on Monday. Flanked by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Festus Ahon, Aniagwu emphasized that the governor’s approach to criticism is to respond with visible projects rather than words.
“Governor Sheriff Oborevwori is showing results, not just talking,” Aniagwu said, recalling the governor’s recent inspection of projects across the three senatorial districts.
During the tour, the governor assessed key infrastructure projects, starting with the twin Ubu bridges along the Ughelli-Asaba Expressway. According to Aniagwu, the completion of these bridges has significantly reduced travel time between Warri and Asaba, enhancing connectivity and economic activity.
The governor also visited the Isoko Ring Road to evaluate its progress and ensure the project is on track. At Southern Delta University, Ozoro, he noted that the College of Health Sciences was nearly complete, with an additional block under construction.
At the Orerokpe campus, several completed projects were inspected, with assurances that the campus would be ready for students by September 2025. Similarly, the governor confirmed that Omadino Technical College in Warri South would be ready for students within the same timeframe, emphasizing education as a critical tool for combating insecurity and youth delinquency.
Governor Oborevwori also inspected infrastructure in Warri, including Hospital Road and the stormwater drainage system near Warri Township Stadium. He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to equipping major hospitals—Warri Central Hospital, Asaba Specialist Hospital, and Delta State University Teaching Hospital in Oghara—with CT scan machines.
Progress on the three flyovers under construction by Julius Berger was reviewed, with Aniagwu noting that the contractor was keeping to schedule and payments were being made accordingly.
On the third day of the inspection, the governor visited the Orere bridge and urged contractors to expedite work. He also assessed the 47km Ohoror-Bomadi Road, where the government is intervening in a 30km stretch, as well as ongoing road projects in Ughelli.
Aniagwu highlighted Governor Oborevwori’s role in brokering peace between the Aladja and Ogbe-Ijoh communities, which had been embroiled in a long-standing land dispute. Both communities have now agreed to peaceful coexistence, paving the way for the construction of the Aladja/Ogbe-Ijoh Road.
He dismissed criticisms from opposition figures, accusing them of making baseless claims under the guise of ethnic advocacy. Despite distractions, he assured that the governor remains focused on governance, with more projects set for approval at the next Executive Council meeting.
Governor Oborevwori has also directed that contractors with multiple projects must fast-track work while maintaining quality or risk losing future contracts.
