Delta approves N400bn infrastructure plan, Police facilities across 25 LGAs
The Delta Government has approved infrastructure projects valued at over N400 billion, targeting extensive road construction, rehabilitation works and major security infrastructure across the state.
The approvals were granted on Friday during the State Executive Council meeting chaired by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori.
Addressing journalists after the meeting, the Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Charles Aniagwu, said the projects were designed to improve transportation networks, enhance security operations, stimulate economic activities and strengthen connectivity among communities.
According to him, the projects will be executed 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.
As part of efforts to reinforce the state’s security framework, the council approved the construction of a base for the Nigeria Police Force Special Protection Unit.
Aniagwu also revealed that the government sanctioned the establishment of police divisional headquarters in all 25 local government areas.
The move, he explained, is in anticipation of the Federal Government’s proposed policy on state policing.
He noted that the administration is taking proactive steps to ensure the state is adequately prepared to support enhanced security arrangements.
Several road rehabilitation and construction projects were approved across the state.
In Okpe Local Government Area, the government approved the rehabilitation of the Aghalokpe–SPDC–Adagbrassa–Aragba Road and adjoining streets, alongside asphalt overlay works on Okotomewo, Oviri Court and Adeje roads.
In Oshimili North, the council approved the construction of Barrister Omamuzo Erebe Street and Eze Akporube Street, as well as the reconstruction of failed road sections in Asaba and surrounding communities.
The council also sanctioned the cutting of a hill near the Asaba International Airport to improve accessibility and ensure safer movement around the facility.
Other approved projects in the state capital include the construction of Asagba Palace Road off Nnebisi Road, GBC Murphy Avenue with a spur to Chief Ugwuja Close and Nze Francis Road, as well as Chris Abudeyi Street and Ogbeeshi Monochie Street.
In Sapele, approvals were granted for the rehabilitation and reconstruction of Powerline Road and the construction of Tutulane–Obodokwu Road.
Within the Warri axis, the council approved multiple projects including the reconstruction of Phase Two of the Warri Internal Ring Road in Warri South and Uvwie, rehabilitation of the first three kilometres of the Trans-Warri Ode-Itsekiri Road, and construction of access roads in Ubeji.
Additional works include the construction of Orient Drive off NPA Expressway and Orient Way off Niger Cat Road in Ekpan, rehabilitation of Enerhen Police Station Road and Aladja Avenue Road, resurfacing of River Road in Ekpan and construction of Old Okoko Road from Koko Garage to the Lagos Expressway.
In Udu Local Government Area, projects approved include the rehabilitation of the Otu-Jeremi/Udu Road linking the Warri–Port Harcourt Expressway to the DSC Expressway.
Erosion control works would be carried out along the Ekakpamre/Ekrokpe–Usiefrun and Orhuwhorun roads, alongside the construction of roads within Udu Harbour Market.
Other projects include the construction of Igbogidi Road off Orhuwhorun Road, Udu Market Access Road and the Tipper Road leading to the Ethiope River in Obiaruku.
In the Ughelli axis, the council approved the extension of Imoniyame Road off Iwhrekpokpor Road in Ughelli North, construction of Okwagbe internal roads and Imode Street in Ughelli South, extension of Olori Road in Ughelli North and construction of internal roads in Patani.
Major road reconstruction projects were also approved for Ethiope East and Ethiope West, including the second phase of the Eku–Osubi Road from Ugolo Junction to Eku and the reconstruction of sections of the Jesse–Boboroko Road.
In Ika North-East and Ika South, the council approved several projects including Asuen Road in Owa-Ekei, Obi Ifeanayi Chukwu Road in Mbiri, Idumuigwe Road and Ogebe-Aku Road in Akumazi, as well as Ugbala Road in Owa-Alero.
Riverine communities were also captured in the development plan, with approvals for the construction of Macaulay and Mitubiri roads in Bomadi, internal roads in Odimodi and Ogulagha in Burutu, and the Torugbene–Ojobo Road with a spur into Ojobo town.
Further projects include the reconstruction of Oteri–Igbide–Emede Road in Isoko areas and the construction of several township roads.
Beyond road development, the state government approved the construction of male and female hostels in state-owned universities and the renovation of magistrate courts across the state.
Renovation works would also be carried out in area and district customary courts to improve judicial service delivery.
In addition, the council approved the construction of five judges’ quarters in Osubi, Okpe Local Government Area, and prototype judges’ quarters with supporting facilities in Asaba.
The completion of the Senate and Administrative Building at Delta State University Abraka was also approved to strengthen administrative operations at the institution.
Aniagwu, who addressed the media alongside the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Ekemejero Ohwovoriole, Commissioner for Higher Education, Nyerhovwo Tonukari, Commissioner for Housing, Godknows Angele, and Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Festus Ahon, said the projects reflect the administration’s commitment to strengthening security architecture, improving infrastructure and promoting sustainable development across Delta State.
