Delta approves construction of 63 Brigade road

The Delta State Government is set for the construction of internal roads at the headquarters of the 63 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Ibusa, in Oshimili North Local Government Area.

The state Commissioner for Information, Dr. Ifeanyi Osuoza, who made this known to journalists in Asaba on Thursday, said the approval for the construction was part of the decisions reached at the State Executive Council (SEC) meeting presided over by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori.

He said the Exco also approved the construction of Aziken Avenue, DDPA Low Cost Housing Estate, Boji-Boji, Agbor in Ika South Local Government Area.

He said, “Exco approved the construction of Utagba-Uno/Ndemili Road phase 1, and Eweshi – Utagba-Uno Road, both in Ndokwa West Local Government Area.

“We also approved the construction of the main access road to the Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun; construction of Sokoh Estate Road and Okito Street, Off Airport Road, Effurun, in Uvwie Local Government Area; the construction of internal roads in Kiagbodo phase 1, and the rehabilitation of Odimodi/Okonto/Ogulaha Road, both in Burutu Local Government Area; and building of a College of Medical Sciences at the Delta State University of Science and Technology, (DSUST) Ozoro, Isoko North Local Government Area of the state.”

Also speaking, the Commissioner for Works (Rural and Riverine), Mr. Charles Aniagwu, said Governor Oborevwori had “a bird’s-eye view” of the entire state; hence, projects were approved across the three Senatorial Districts in line with the opportunities for all plank in his administration’s MORE Agenda, stressing that 11 new road projects were approved for his ministry.

On the failed portions of the Benin-Asaba highway at Ezenei Junction, Asaba, Aniagwu said Governor Oborevwori was interested in the quick repair of the road due to the untold hardship the failure had on commuters.

He pointed out that the contractor engaged by the federal government was taking steps to rehabilitate the section and appealed for more patience.

In his remark, Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Comrade Reuben Izeze, said work was ongoing on already approved road constructions across the state.