By Ifeanyi Olannye
Delta Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu, says Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori was committed to overall development of the state.
The Commissioner stated this in Asaba on Thursday at a press conference to highlight the achievements of the incumbent adminstration ahead of its second anniversary come May 29.
Aniagwu, flanked by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Festus Ahon,
said the state remained solvent in spite of the numerous projects undertaken in the past 23 months in office.
According to him, the administration has left “bold and remarkable footprints” across the state, particularly in rural infrastructure and public service delivery.
“In almost two years, we can see very bold and remarkable achievements by Gov. Oborevwori and his team.
“We have provided roads in various communities, reducing travel time from Asaba to Ughelli to just one hour and forty-five minutes.
He noted that development projects have reached 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 said.
The commissioner announced that several projects have been lined up for inauguration to mark the anniversary. However, due to the volume of completed projects, the governor may not be able to commission all of them personally.
He listed the key projects to 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.
“There are just too many projects, in some cases, members of the State Executive Council will be delegated to handle inaugurations while others may be open for public use.
According to Aniagwu, the governor is a prudent manager of human and financial resources, and he is committed to governance and overall development of the state.
“Gov. Oborevwori will not take a back seat even as political activities increase.
” He (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.
On jobs creation, Aniagwu said the administration has empowered over 250,000 persons in the state through various programmes coordinated by Inter-ministerial Departments and Agencies, including the D-CARES grant initiative.
The commissioner noted that the incumbent has taken proactive steps to addressing security challenges across the state.
“The Inspector General of Police was in the state recently to commission operational vehicles. We have also improved street lighting across urban centres,” he said.
He also said that government was expanding livable spaces through a housing scheme that include the construction of 50 housing units in each local government area to address rising rents in Asaba and other areas of the state.
According to Aniagwu, government has began construction of pilot phase of housing units for Civil Servants in Ozoro, Owa-Oyibu, and Kwale, each featuring 30 three-bedroom flats and 20 two-bedroom flats.
He said the Oborevwori led administration would continue to operate with transparency, efficiency, and a people-centered focus, ensuring sustained progress across Delta.
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