Oborevwori Administration Unveils Massive Infrastructure Plan Across Delta Communities

The Delta State Executive Council has approved a wide-ranging infrastructure development programme worth over ₦400 billion aimed at upgrading road networks, strengthening security architecture, and improving critical public facilities across Delta State.
The approvals were granted during the council’s meeting presided over by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, as part of the administration’s efforts to accelerate development and improve connectivity among communities.
Briefing journalists after the meeting, the Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Charles Aniagwu, explained that the projects would cut across 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.
According to him, the projects are designed to enhance transportation, stimulate economic activities and ensure improved access between urban and rural communities across the state.
On security, the council approved the construction of a base for the Nigeria Police Special Protection Unit as well as new police divisional headquarters in all the 25 local government areas of the state. The initiative, he noted, is in preparation for the proposed establishment of state police by the Federal Government.
Aniagwu said several strategic road rehabilitation and construction projects were also approved in different parts of the state. Among them is the rehabilitation of the Aghalokpe–SPDC–Adagbrassa–Aragba Road in Okpe Local Government Area and road upgrades in parts of Asaba, including reconstruction of failed road sections and improvements around the airport corridor to enhance access and safety.
In the Warri axis, the government approved the reconstruction of Phase Two of the Warri Internal Ring Road, rehabilitation of sections of the Trans-Warri Ode-Itsekiri Road and the construction and resurfacing of several access roads within the industrial corridor.
Projects were also approved for Sapele, including the reconstruction of Powerline Road and the construction of Tutulane/Obodokwu Road, while in Udu Local Government Area, the council approved the rehabilitation of the Otu-Jeremi/Udu Road linking the Warri–Port Harcourt Expressway to the DSC Expressway, alongside erosion control works in surrounding communities.
Further approvals cover road construction and upgrades in the Ughelli axis, Ethiope East and West, and the Ika area, including projects in Owa-Ekei, Mbiri and Akumazi.
In the riverine belt, including Bomadi and Burutu, the government approved the construction of internal roads in several communities as well as the Torugbene–Ojobo Road to improve access within the coastal region.
The council also approved development projects outside the road sector. These include the construction of hostels in state-owned universities, renovation of magistrate and customary courts across the state, and the building of new judges’ quarters in Osubi and Asaba to enhance the welfare of judicial officers.
Additionally, the completion of the Senate and Administrative Building at Delta State University, Abraka was approved to improve administrative efficiency at the institution.
Aniagwu said the wide range of approvals demonstrates the commitment of the Oborevwori administration to strengthening institutions, improving security and delivering modern infrastructure that will support sustainable development across the state.