The Delta State Executive Council (EXCO) has approved a series of multi-billion naira road construction and rehabilitation projects aimed at improving infrastructure and boosting economic development across the state. The council also gave the green light for the release of N6.7 billion as the state’s counterpart funding to access the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) grant for educational development.

The approvals were announced at the end of the State Exco meeting presided over by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori in Asaba. According to the Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, the road projects cut across the three senatorial districts and include both new constructions and major rehabilitations, with a focus on economic viability, accessibility, and long-term durability.

“There were a lot of considerations at today’s Exco meeting, ranging from road construction to improvements in our education sector,” Aniagwu said. He listed approved projects, including the reconstruction of failed sections of the Uzere–Asaba-Ase Road, Aboh–Akarai concrete road with a 100m bridge across the Okiri River in Ndokwa East, and Eku–Osubi Road, Okpanam–Ugbolu Road.

Aniagwu emphasized that the dual focus on roads and education aligned with Governor Oborevwori’s M.O.R.E. Agenda, which prioritizes infrastructural renewal and human capital development. “The N6.7 billion Universal Basic Education counterpart funding would enable the state to draw matching grants for the construction, renovation, and equipping of public schools,” he said.

The Commissioner added that Exco also approved the supply and installation of workshop tools and equipment at Omadino Technical College and Model Technical College, Ogharaefe, and the construction of an administrative block, hostels, dining and kitchen, mechanical and welding workshops at the new Model Technical College, Akugbene.

Additionally, the Exco approved the extension of electricity supply and installation of six transformers at Orugbo, Ode-Itsekiri, Ajigba, Inorin, Usele, and Ugbodede communities, all in Warri South Local Government Area. Aniagwu said Governor Oborevwori had directed the Ministries of Primary and Secondary Education to carry out investigations into the buildings and furniture needed to improve the primary and secondary education sectors in the state.