Agbor, Ika South LGA – Delta State Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Comrade Reuben Izeze, has hailed Governor Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori as an audacious and workaholic leader whose relentless infrastructure drive is transforming the state and confounding critics who once doubted the administration's capacity for rapid, impactful development.
The commissioner made the glowing remarks on Monday, January 19, 2026, during the groundbreaking ceremony for the N59.7 billion Uromi Junction Flyover in Agbor, the headquarters of Ika South Local Government Area. The event, performed by Governor Oborevwori himself, marked the official launch of construction on the fifth flyover project initiated by the administration since assuming office in May 2023. The previous four include flyovers at PTI Junction, DSC Roundabout, Enerhen Junction, and Otovwodo Junction—all awarded to Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, a testament to the state's preference for high-quality, reputable contractors for major urban infrastructure.
Commissioner Izeze described the scale, pace, and geographic spread of ongoing and completed projects under Governor Oborevwori as clear evidence of purposeful, people-centered governance. "The administration's infrastructure agenda is deliberately designed to promote safety, economic growth, and balanced development across Delta State," he stated. He emphasized that the Uromi Junction Flyover addresses a long-standing nightmare for motorists and residents along the ever-busy Uromi–Agbor corridor—a major federal highway linking Delta to Edo State and beyond. The junction has historically been plagued by severe traffic congestion, frequent accidents, loss of lives, and property damage due to heavy vehicular volume from commercial trucks, inter-state travel, and local movement.
The project scope includes a 1.3-kilometre flyover bridge along the Uromi–Agbor Highway, dual carriageways with two lanes in each direction, access ramps, roundabouts, reinforced concrete drainage systems, kerbs, and solar-powered streetlights for enhanced nighttime safety and sustainability. Expected to be completed within 14 months, the flyover promises to eliminate gridlock, reduce accident risks, preserve lives, and unlock greater economic potential by facilitating smoother flow of goods, services, and people between Delta, Edo, and neighboring regions.
Izeze commended the Chairman of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Mr. Chiedu Ebie, for his strong commitment to complementary road works in the area. These include the ongoing reconstruction of the Abraka–Abavo–Agbor Road, as well as the Agbor–Igbanke and Agbor–Uromi roads. He noted that the timely completion of these federal and intervention routes would maximize the flyover's benefits, creating a seamless, integrated transport network that boosts connectivity, agriculture, trade, and inter-community relations in Ika land and beyond.
The commissioner also highlighted other significant infrastructure gains in Ika South and the broader Ika Nation. These include the completed construction of Mariere Road and Sunny Ogwu Road in Agbor, which have improved intra-city mobility and access to key facilities. Additionally, a N15.4 billion contract covers 13.3 kilometres of concrete drainage systems and five kilometres of road construction to combat perennial flooding and erosion challenges that have long affected residents, farmlands, and properties.
Looking ahead, Izeze disclosed plans for the N12 billion, 15-kilometre Okpe–Abavo–Ekuku-Agbor Road project—a strategic intervention expected to further enhance rural-urban linkages, stimulate agricultural activities, and support economic diversification in the agrarian belt.
Governor Oborevwori's MORE Agenda (Meaningful Development, Opportunities for All, Realistic Reforms, Enhanced Peace and Security) has prioritized aggressive infrastructure renewal since inception. The flyover series forms part of a broader urban mobility push, particularly in high-traffic zones like Warri/Effurun metropolis (PTI, DSC, Enerhen) and emerging hubs like Ughelli (Otovwodo) and Agbor (Uromi). These interventions address inherited bottlenecks while anticipating future growth driven by population increase, industrialization, and commercial expansion.
Residents and stakeholders at the ceremony expressed optimism that the Uromi Junction Flyover would bring lasting relief, with many describing the governor as a "promise keeper" and "bridge-builder" who delivers on campaign pledges. The project, like others handled by Julius Berger, adheres to international standards for durability, safety, and environmental considerations.
Commissioner Izeze reiterated the administration's unwavering resolve to improve quality of life for all Deltans through equitable, high-impact projects. "Governor Oborevwori remains resolutely committed to ensuring that no part of Delta is left behind," he affirmed, urging continued support and patience from communities as works progress.
The groundbreaking underscores Delta State's ambition to become a model of modern infrastructure in the South-South region, with flyovers symbolizing the Oborevwori administration's determination to conquer traffic chaos, enhance safety, and drive sustainable economic prosperity.
