The Delta Commissioner for Directorate of Riverine Infrastructure, Mr Ebikeme Clark, has said that the N80 billion approval for road construction in the creeks and riverine communities will stimulate economic growth in the area.
Clerk made the remark in a statement issued in Asaba and made available to newsmen yesterday.
He stated that the approval was made by the State Executive Council in its recent meeting at the Government House, Asaba, presided over by Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori.
He thanked Oborevwori for the approval and “his sustained commitment to the development of riverine communities in the state through massive infrastructural projects”.
Ckark explained that the gesture clearly demonstrated the administration’s determination to open up the coastal areas.
According to him, the projects will significantly improve access, enhance socio-economic activities and transform the economy of the benefiting communities.
The statement listed the projects to include the construction of the Macaulay/Mitubiri Roads in Bomadi, Bomadi Local Government Area.
Others are the 2.45 kilometres of internal roads in Odimodi and the 3.75 kilometres of internal roads in Ogulagha Communities in Burutu LGA.
The rest are internal roads in Patani; the 9.463-kilometre Torugbene–Ojobo Road with a spur to Ojobo Town in Burutu LGA (Section Two); and the boundary road between Ogbinbri and Ogbudugbudu Communities in Egbema Kingdom, Warri North LGA”, amongst others.
The commissioner described the projects as “life-changing interventions” that would improve connectivity, ease transportation challenges and promote commerce in the riverine communities.
He assured the benefitting communities that “the governor remained committed to ensuring balanced development across the state, particularly in historically underserved coastal communities”.
He expressed the hope that the people of the riverine communities would continue to support the present administration.
He opined that the ongoing infrastructure transformation would translate into massive electoral support for the governor and APC in the 2027 General Elections.
He urged the people to continue to support State Government’s initiatives and cooperate with contractors to ensure the projects’ timely completion for the overall development of the region.