Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, on Monday, pledged that his administration will continue to create more employment opportunities for youths in the state through ongoing infrastructural development projects and strategic partnerships with construction firms.
The governor pledged while addressing construction workers at the Julius Berger Nigeria Plc project site in Osubi, Okpe Local Government Area of the state.
Gov. Oborevwori said unemployment and economic hardship remain major challenges confronting many families, stressing that the government must continue to initiate projects that improve livelihoods and provide opportunities for young people.
The governor noted that workers and contractors handling projects across the state are committed to contributing meaningfully to the development of their host communities, adding that genuine efforts toward progress deserve the support of the people.
He assured that his administration would continue to award more projects to Julius Berger as part of efforts to expand employment opportunities and accelerate infrastructural renewal across Warri, Effurun, and other parts of the state.
Gov. Oborevwori disclosed that the reconstruction of the Effurun Roundabout to the NPA axis had already been awarded to Julius Berger in fulfilment of his administration’s plan to revamp infrastructure within the Warri/Effurun metropolis.
Key Highlights:
- Sheriff Oborevwori pledged to create more jobs for youths through infrastructure projects and partnerships with construction companies.
- The governor said unemployment and economic hardship remain major challenges, stressing the need for projects that improve livelihoods.
- He announced that more contracts would be awarded to Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, including the reconstruction of the Effurun Roundabout to NPA axis road.
- Oborevwori praised Bola Tinubu for economic reforms that he said increased state revenues and enabled prompt salary payments.
- The governor confirmed that major projects, including the Trans Warri-Ode Itsekiri roads and bridges, would be inaugurated after the completion of the Ubeji-Ifie Road project.
The governor also commended the administration of President Bola Tinubu for reforms aimed at repositioning the nation’s economy, saying the policies had increased revenue available to state governments for projects and the prompt payment of workers’ salaries.
He urged workers and stakeholders to continue to support the Tinubu administration and candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 elections to sustain the delivery of democratic dividends to Nigerians.
Speaking further, Gov. Oborevwori said his administration was yet to inaugurate the completed Trans Warri-Ode Itsekiri roads and bridges project, noting that the inauguration would take place after the completion of the Ubeji-Ifie Road.
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“We are determined to complete important projects across the state, including roads, bridges, and other critical infrastructure.
“Some of these projects may not yet be completed, but work is ongoing, and when they are completed, the people will enjoy the full benefits,” he said.
The governor expressed appreciation to workers and supporters for their commitment to the development agenda of the state government, assuring that the government would remain focused on projects and policies that directly impact the lives of the people.
