By Sunday Apah
On Wednesday, the Delta State Government granted approval for the establishment of a College of Medical Sciences at the Delta State University of Science and Technology (DSUST) in Ozoro, located in the Isoko North Local Government Area.
During a briefing with reporters in Asaba, the State Commissioner for Information, Dr. Ifeanyi Osuoza, announced that this decision was made during a State Executive Council meeting chaired by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori at the Government House.
Accompanied by several other commissioners, including Reuben Izeze (Works for Highways and Urban Roads), Charles Aniagwu (Works for Rural and Riverine Roads), Professor Nyerovwo Tonukari (Higher Education), and Chief Press Secretary Sir Festus Ahon, Osuoza highlighted additional approvals made during the meeting. These included compensation payments for land acquired for the DSUST campus in Orerokpe.
He stated, “The Executive Council has also approved the construction of internal roads at the Headquarters of the 63 Brigade, Nigerian Army, in Ibusa, as well as the development of Aziken Avenue in the DDPA Low Cost Housing Estate, Boji-Boji, Agbor, within Ika South Local Government Area.”
Further approvals encompassed the construction of phase one of the Utagba-Uno/Ndemili Road and the Eweshi – Utagba-Uno Road, both situated in Ndokwa West Local Government Area. Additionally, projects were greenlit for the main access road to the Federal University of Petroleum Resources in Effurun, along with the construction of Sokoh Estate Road and Okito Street off Airport Road in Uwvie Local Government Area. The council also approved the development of internal roads in Kiagbodo phase one and the rehabilitation of the Odimodi/Okonto/Ogulaha Road in Burutu Local Government Area.
The construction of Odoziobodo/Aninta Street, located off Ezenei Avenue in Oshimili South Local Government Area, has been approved, along with the rehabilitation of Ekakpamre/Ekrokpe/Usiefrun and Orhuwhorun Road in Ughelli South and Udu Local Government Areas. Additionally, the construction of Bezi Road, off College Road in Aladja within Udu Local Government Area, has also received approval.
Further projects include the construction of Uduophori Secondary Commercial School Road in Patani Local Government Area, Ofuegbe Street in Amai, Ukwuani Local Government Area, and the internal roads at Koko Beach, as well as the Ogbogudu community road in Egbema, Warri North Local Government Area.
Osuoza announced that the Executive Council has approved counterpart funding for the Delta State AUDA/NEPAD initiative, aimed at enhancing the capabilities of smallholder farmers in productive land restoration amidst the challenges posed by COVID-19 in Nigeria.
He also noted the appointment of His Royal Majesty, Prince Samuel Akpomieme Fuludu, as the Pere of Ngbelebri-Mein Kingdom in Burutu Local Government Area. Additionally, His Royal Majesty, Simon Wajutome Odhomo, Igbogidi I, was appointed as the new Odiologbo of Irri Kingdom in Isoko South Local Government Area, according to the Information Commissioner.
Commissioner for Works (Rural and Riverine), Mr. Charles Aniagwu, emphasized that Governor Oborevwori has a comprehensive understanding of the state’s needs, leading to the approval of projects across all three Senatorial Districts as part of his administration’s MORE Agenda, which aims to provide opportunities for everyone. He highlighted that 11 new road projects have been approved for his ministry.
Regarding the deteriorating sections of the Benin-Asaba highway at Ezenei Junction, Asaba, Aniagwu expressed the governor’s urgent interest in repairing the road, acknowledging the significant difficulties it has caused commuters. He mentioned that the contractor appointed by the Federal Government is actively working on the repairs and urged the public to remain patient.
In his comments, Comrade Reuben Izeze, Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), confirmed that construction is ongoing on previously approved road projects throughout the state. He reiterated that the new approvals align with Governor Oborevwori’s MORE Agenda for meaningful development statewide.
