The ambitious Asaba Waterfront City project is rapidly redefining the skyline of Delta State’s capital, as Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s administration pushes ahead with an over 80-percent-completed six-lane dual carriageway and a full-scale urban renewal of the city’s waterfront.
Key Highlights:
- The Asaba Waterfront City is a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) between the Delta State Government and private developers.
- Government handles the six-lane access road; developers oversee land reclamation and waterfront construction.
- The access road, awarded to North China Construction Company and Fokland, is over 80 percent complete as of October 2025.
- Property owners affected by the road construction have received compensation.
- Governor Oborevwori vows to ensure quality and speed, warning contractors against delays in dredging and reclamation.
Governor Oborevwori described the project as one of the most transformative undertakings in Asaba’s modern history, designed to open up the capital, attract investment, and ease housing pressure within the city. “This project is not just about roads or reclamation; it is about creating a livable, business-friendly city that matches Delta’s potential,” he said.
The “dressing up” of the waterfront involves massive land reclamation, urban redevelopment, modern landscaping, and removal of shanty and illegal structures that currently distort the riverside’s outlook. Once completed, the area is expected to emerge as a high-end residential and commercial district; a new face of Asaba.
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Residents have expressed optimism that the completed infrastructure will reduce rent pressure and promote business growth in the capital. However, concerns linger about the pace of dredging and reclamation, which have not matched the speed of the roadworks.
Governor Oborevwori has since expressed dissatisfaction with smaller local dredging contractors, urging them to fast-track their operations or risk replacement.
When fully realised, the Asaba Waterfront City is expected to become one of the most attractive urban corridors in southern Nigeria, a blend of modern infrastructure, waterfront leisure, and economic opportunity that will redefine Asaba’s status as a thriving state capital.
