Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta has approved massive rehabilitation and reconstruction of road networks across the three senatorial districts of the state. The approval was reached at the State Executive Council meeting held on Monday in Warri.
Mr Charles Aniagwu, the Commissioner for Works (Rural and Riverine Roads) and Public Information, addressed newsmen shortly after the meeting.
Aniagwu said that a number of roads with federal alignment and state roads were in need for renovation and reconstruction.
He noted that the failed roads when addressed, would boost the ability of residents to commute from one community to the other and also commute with bordered states.
“In spite the election campaign, activities that has to do with projects will still continue.“In today’s meeting, we resolved that we are going to be executing projects across the three senatorial districts.
“The rehabilitation and reconstruction of roads across the senatorial districts will not only make the roads motorable but also ease access to neighboring communities and states.
“Like the Benin-Asaba Road which is in a deplorable condition, though, it is going to take a lot from the state government, we will ensure the road is good,” he said.
The commissioner also said that approval had been given to the state’s Capital Territory Development Agency to undertake the construction and reconstruction of roads in Asaba to enable it to retain its capital status. “In the areas of internal road networks, all the local government areas in the state will benefit,” he said.
Aniagwu said the governor also gave approval for the construction of five additional residential houses for judges in the state. The commissioner said the state would build additional courtrooms to strengthen its judicial system.
“The condition is that for you to appoint a new judge, you must have courtroom, accommodation and official vehicle for the judge.
“In this regard, an approval has been given to the Ministry of Housing to proceed and build additional quarters for judges,” he said. The commissioner also said that some schools would be given facelift.
“We will be executing projects in 92 primary and secondary schools in the phase one. “In this, we will be building multiple classrooms, providing computers and 48,500 furniture for the schools.
“The essence of this intervention is to ensure that going forward, none of our schools will be in a shape that it not conducive for learning,” he said.
Aniagwu also said that approval had been given to the Delta Oil Producing Area and Development Agency (DESOPADEC) to provide solar lighting in the communities within its mandate.
He, however, said that the governor would continue to deliver projects targeted at addressing the needs of the people.
