By Sunday Apah
Delta State’s Commissioner for Works (Rural and Riverine Roads), Mr. Charles Aniagwu, emphasized on Thursday that Governor Sheriff Oborevwori is committed to the equitable development of all regions within the state, in accordance with his administration’s M.O.R.E Agenda.
Aniagwu made this assertion during a site handover of the 2.7-kilometer Issele-Azagba-Otulu road to the contractor at Issele-Azagba, located in the Aniocha North Local Government Area.
He highlighted the Governor’s intention to enhance connectivity across local governments through the construction of quality roads and urged the contractor to commence work promptly and adhere to the timeline.
“Recently, the Executive Council approved several road projects across the three Senatorial districts.
Following this approval, we engaged in the bidding process, and multiple contractors submitted proposals after the projects were publicly advertised,” Aniagwu stated.
He continued, “This particular road, which connects Issele-Azagba to Ubulu-Okiti, was among those approved during that Executive Council meeting.”
The project has been awarded to a qualified contractor, with the aim of linking Aniocha North to Aniocha South within the Delta North Senatorial District.
According to Aniagwu, the initiation of this project exemplifies the meaningful development opportunities provided for all segments of the community under the Governor’s M.O.R.E Agenda, making him a leader for all Deltans.
“Upon completion, residents of Issele-Azagba will no longer need to travel via the expressway to reach their local government headquarters in Issele-Uku,” he explained.
“I have secured the contractor’s commitment, and their work plan assures me that this project will be completed in the near future. I am pleased with their rapid mobilization.”
Aniagwu stressed that the Oborevwori administration is actively organizing contractors to execute projects efficiently, aiming to mitigate potential price fluctuations in the economy.
The contractor has received 30 percent of the contract sum and is expected to finish the project within 12 months.
“The Governor is serious about community development, which is why he has initiated mobilization for several contractors,” Aniagwu noted.
“We want to avoid scenarios where contractors claim they cannot start due to funding delays.”
He acknowledged that while many contractors have sufficient resources, the government is ensuring they align with the project’s pace to maintain momentum.
“Our primary focus is to deliver quality work efficiently, avoiding any delays that might arise from contractors treating the project casually.
“The Governor has instructed us to maintain strict oversight on these projects. We have several projects in the pipeline worth billions, and I assure you that more will be awarded in less than two weeks,” he added.
Aniagwu emphasized that the Governor’s vision is to impact every local government area—North, Central, and South—so that by 2026-2027, the community will recognize the tangible benefits of the administration’s efforts.
Accompanied by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, and the acting Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Engr. Solomon Aghagba, Aniagwu also inspected the ongoing construction of Ichie James Obodoechi Avenue and Chikozie Okafor Road in Asaba, Oshimili South Local Government Area.
He urged the contractor to ensure that the drainage systems on both sides of the road are correctly aligned to the discharge points, emphasizing that the project’s completion would significantly enhance local business opportunities.
