The Delta State government has recently approved the extension of electricity supply and installation of six transformers in the Orugbo, Ode-Itsekiri, Ajigba, Inorin, Usele, and Ugbodede communities, all situated in the Warri South Local Government Area.
This is in addition to approval for road constructions and rehabilitation in all the three senatorial zones of the state.
The Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, made the disclosure shortly after the state executive meeting held in the government house, Asaba.
According to him, the approval is part of the ongoing effort by the Sheriff administration to uplift infrastructure within the state and improve road connectivity both in urban and rural areas.
According to Aniagwu, the road projects span across the state three senatorial districts and encompasses both new constructions and significant rehabilitation, taking into account the socio-economic viability, accessibility , accountability and sustainability in line with the MORE agenda.
He listed the approved projects to include the construction of Arho Road by Heroes of Faith in Ughelli, re-awarding of the Imohwe Street project in Ekiugbo to connect Oteri and Iwremaro Town Phase 1, reconstruction of compromised sections of the Uzere–Asaba–Ase Road, the Aboh–Akarai concrete road featuring a 100m bridge over the Okiri River in Ndokwa East, the Eku–Osubi Road, and the Okpanam–Ugbolu Road.
Others are Imohwe street construction in Ekiugbo-Ughelli to connect Oteri and Iwremaro town, Phase 1 and Aro road, both in Ughelli North Local Government Area, Delta State, aimed at enhancing infrastructure and stimulating economic growth throughout the state.
“A review has led to increased contract amounts for certain projects awarded during the previous administration. Among these are the Ejeme-Aniogor–Obidugbo–Ekuku-Agbor Road Phase 1 and the Ajuebor and Uwaezueka Streets in Boji-Boji Owa. We also initiated construction on the Amai–Aragba Road, which received a 40 percent mobilization fee, and the Idheze Internal Roads Phases 1 and 2.
“Additional projects approved include the Ovrode–Aradhe Road Phase 1, the Amaka/Ogodogo/Ivu Access Road in Okpolo-Enhwe, Atuma-Iga Internal Roads.
“Further approvals were given for the rehabilitation and asphalt overlay of Olu Palace Road/Ugbori/Ekurede-Itsekiri Road and the construction of Orugboh Road in Warri South.
“Exco has also sanctioned the construction of a 12-terrace building at the Permanent Secretaries’ Quarters in Asaba and the concession of the Issele-Uku Garment Facility/Skill Acquisition Centre.