The commendation came during an extensive on-site inspection tour led by the commissioner, covering three flagship projects: the 4.8-kilometre Phase II of the Emevor–Ivrogbo–Orogun Road, the 3.2-kilometre Emaka/Ogodogo/Ivu Access Road at Okpolo-Enhwe, and the strategic Okpolo-Enhwe–Uwheru Road and Bridge project spanning Isoko North, Isoko South, and Ughelli North Local Government Areas.
Speaking against the backdrop of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s M.O.R.E Agenda, which places premium on meaningful development through massive infrastructure rollout, Aniagwu described the ongoing works as tangible evidence that the governor’s vision of connecting rural communities with durable, all-season roads and bridges is fast becoming reality.
“The governor promised Deltans that no community would be left behind in the quest for balanced development. What we are witnessing today in these rural corridors is the fulfilment of that promise. These roads and bridges are not just concrete and asphalt; they are lifelines that will boost agricultural productivity, ease the movement of people and goods, open up new markets, and ultimately improve the living standards of our rural dwellers,” the commissioner declared.
At the Emevor–Ivrogbo–Orogun Road project site, Aniagwu recalled that Governor Oborevwori had personally commissioned the first phase of 4.04 kilometres shortly before marking his first year in office, and immediately directed the commencement of the second phase. “That directive has been carried out to the letter,” he noted with visible satisfaction. “The contractor, Emorock Concept Ltd, has assured us that this second phase will be fully completed and ready for commissioning before the end of February 2026. Already, major earthworks are concluded, binder courses are being laid across several sections, and the pace is truly commendable.”
Moving to the Emaka/Ogodogo/Ivu Access Road in Okpolo-Enhwe, Isoko South LGA, the commissioner expressed equal delight. The 3.2-kilometre road, which directly serves several oil and gas installations as well as agrarian communities, is progressing rapidly. Drainage structures are nearing completion, while earthworks and sub-base preparation are advancing steadily. “If they maintain this tempo, the binder course will be in place by the end of January, and the entire project should be delivered ahead of schedule, certainly before the end of February 2026,” Aniagwu projected.
However, it was at the Okpolo-Enhwe–Uwheru bridge site that the commissioner’s praise reached its peak. Describing the emerging structure as “a beautiful sight to behold,” he singled out the quality of stone pitching, the carefully engineered approach ramps, and the overall aesthetic finish. “This is the kind of work that makes every Deltan proud of our home-grown contractors. Emorock Concept Ltd is setting a benchmark. We urge them to continue engaging only skilled, registered engineers and to sustain this standard of excellence,” he stated.
The bridge, which directly links communities in Isoko South and Ughelli North, has long been a missing link that forced travellers to take long detours via the expressway. Upon completion, it will dramatically reduce travel time, lower vehicle operating costs, and foster greater socio-economic interaction between the two ethnic nationalities.
Aniagwu emphasised that the Oborevwori administration is deliberately shifting attention to rural infrastructure because the majority of Deltans live outside the state capital and major cities. “We are building bridges of possibilities, both literally and figuratively. Farmers will get their produce to markets faster and at lower cost. Fisherfolk will have better access. Small businesses will thrive. Children will get to school more easily. These projects are transformative,” he said.
The commissioner seized the opportunity to appeal to host communities to continue extending maximum cooperation to contractors, warning that vandalism or encroachment on project sites would no longer be tolerated. “We are pleading with our people: own these projects. Protect them. By doing so, we grow together, we develop together, and we arrive at the Delta of our dreams together,” he urged.
Residents of Emevor, Ivrogbo, Orogun, Okpolo-Enhwe, Uwheru and adjoining communities have continued to pour encomiums on the governor for remembering a decades-long infrastructure deficit. Many described the completion of Phase I and the immediate award and mobilisation to site for Phase II as unprecedented in the area’s history.
Responding on behalf of Emorock Concept Ltd, the Project Director, Engr. Oghale Agelebe, thanked the state government for the confidence reposed in the company and reiterated an uncompromising commitment to quality and timeline. “We have mobilised additional resources. A large consignment of crushed stone base, sharp sand, and other critical materials is arriving on site this week. Our target remains to deliver all three projects to the highest specifications before the end of February 2026,” he assured.
With these projects and dozens of others scattered across the state’s rural landscape, the Sheriff Oborevwori administration is steadily rewriting the narrative of rural connectivity in Delta State, proving that purposeful leadership, prudent resource management, and patronage of competent indigenous contractors can yield rapid, visible, and lasting dividends for the people.
