Delta State, NDDC Committed To Quality Projects, Governor Oborevwori Assures

The Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, has assured that his administration, the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), and Chevron Nigeria Limited will all insist on high-quality execution of the 70.75 km Omadino-Okerenkoko-Escravos Road and bridges in the Warri North Local Government Area.

Seledi Thompson-Wakama, Director of Corporate Affairs, said in a statement that the Governor made this commitment when members of the Senate and House of Representatives Committees on NDDC, led by the Chairman of the Senate Committee on NDDC, Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong, paid him a courtesy visit at Government House, Asaba.

Members of the National Assembly, accompanied by the NDDC Managing Director, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, and the Director of the Commission’s Delta State Office, Engr Joseph Onoriode, were beginning a two-day inspection of NDDC projects in Delta and Cross River States.

Governor Oborevwori expressed his satisfaction with the ongoing discussions between the state government, NDDC, and Chevron regarding the Omadino-Okerenkoko-Escravos Road, which is expected to connect Warri to key oil-producing coastal communities, boosting economic activity, security, and infrastructure development across the region.

He stated that his government was working with the NDDC to expedite the project’s delivery, reiterating his administration’s commitment to accountability, transparency, and cost-effective service delivery in all infrastructural projects across the state.

Speaking earlier, Senator Ekpenyong commended the Delta State Governor’s infrastructural development drive and emphasised the Senate’s support for the NDDC’s focus on projects aligned with the ‘Renewed Hope’ agenda that directly benefit communities.

He said that the Senate and House of Representatives Committees on NDDC were on a verification tour of projects executed by the Commission to ensure accountability and value for money.

The Senate Committee Chairman on NDDC noted that “the 10th Senate, under the leadership of Senator Godswill Akpabio, remains fully committed to supporting the NDDC in completing these projects to the highest standards.”

He added: “Our visit is not only to inspect but to ensure that NDDC projects are completed on schedule for the benefit of our people. In this regard, the committee pledges its support in working with the state government and the NDDC to address the challenges of developing the Niger Delta region.”