Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has reaffirmed the state government’s willingness to collaborate with the Federal Government for the overall socio-economic development of the state. The Governor made this known during the inauguration of the reconstructed 9.6km Abraka – Oben Road and the flag-off of the reconstruction of failed portions of Abraka – Agbor Road (Phase 1) in Abraka, Ethiope East Local Government Area of the state.

Represented by the State Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Comrade Reuben Izeze, Governor Oborevwori emphasized that his administration remains committed to partnering with the President Bola Tinubu-led federal government for the transformation of the state. “The Government of Delta State believes very strongly and firmly that we are partners in progress with the Federal Government led by President Bola Tinubu,” he said.

The Governor commended the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) for initiating the reconstruction of the Abraka – Oben Road and called for the completion of the road to Benin. He also thanked President Tinubu for his support for the NDDC board, urging him to continue to do more for the people of the Niger Delta.

Governor Oborevwori noted that the Delta State Government has shown verifiable commitment in its interventions on federal roads across the state. He cited the rehabilitation of the Benin – Sapele road and the Benin – Warri highway as examples of the state government’s interventions.

Minister of Regional Development, Engr. Abubakar Momoh, thanked the NDDC for heeding President Tinubu’s directive to reconstruct section one of the road from Abraka – Oben. He commended Governor Oborevwori for his interventions on federal roads in the state and urged governors across the country to see interventionist agencies as partners in progress and not as competitors.

Chairman NDDC Governing board, Mr. Chiedu Ebie, commended the executive management for giving vent to the board’s directives. Managing Director of NDDC, Chief Sam Ogbuku, said the NDDC is working well under the full guidance of President Bola Tinubu to improve infrastructure in the Niger Delta.