The Governor of Delta State Elder Sheriff Oborevwori has promised the construction of the phase 11 of the Emevor/Orogun road, connecting other adjoining villages along the corridor leading to the Orogun community in Ughelli North Local Government Area of the state.
The Governor disclosed this at the inauguration of the 4.04km Emevor-Orogun Phase 1 with 5.555km accompanying side drains at Emevor Community in Isoko North Local Government Area.
Governor Oborevwori who paid tribute to his predecessor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, under whose administration contract for the first phase of the project was awarded, appreciated the people of Emevor and Isoko nation for standing by his administration, assuring that they would not be disappointed.
The governor, who announced approval for the second phase of the project to the admiration of the people, also lauded the contractor, Emorock Construction Concepts, for a job well done.
“I have heard your request for the construction of the second phase, I am directing the commissioner for works, Rural and Riverine Roads, Mr. Charles Aniagwu to do the scoping for the construction of the second phase. Be rest assured, with God helping us, we will construct the full length of the road which terminates at Orogun”.
According to him, “In line with my promise not to abandon on-going projects inherited from the previous administration, I came to inspect this project on the 8th of March and 8th of April to ensure that this phase of the road is put to use before the rains.
The governor who highlighted the importance of the road added that “It, therefore, gives me great pleasure to have completed this road, knowing how strategic and important it is to the people of Emevor and the surrounding communities. This is a testament that our MORE Agenda is on course. It is another promise made, and promise kept”.
“With the completion of the first phase being 4.04 Kilometres, accessing our farms, markets and neighbouring villages will no more be a nightmare. I believe that the local economy and living standards of our people within this axis will henceforth improve.
He said when the full length of the road is completed, it would reduce travel time significantly around the corridor.
Earlier on the Commissioner for Works, (Rural and Riverine Roads), Mr. Charles Aniagwu, commended the contractor, for the timely and quality delivery of the project.
He said completing the entire stretch of the road to Orogun would complete the joy of the people of the communities (Emevor/Orogun).
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Meanwhile the member representing Isoko Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Jonathan Ukodhiko, and member representing Isoko North Constituency in the State House of Assembly, Hon. Bernard Odior, appreciated the Governor for all he was doing in Isoko nation, particularly on the establishment of College of Health Technology at Ovrode.
The lawmakers said the Emevor-Orogun road had been a great challenge to all Isoko people, assuring that the Isoko Nation would remain loyal and committed to his administration
Also the President- General of Emevor Progress Union, Comrade Teddy Edoso, and Chairman, Delta State Hospitals Management Board, Dr. Paul Oweh, thanked Governor Oborevwori for completing the first phase of the road and appealed for the award of contract for the Phase 2 leading to the villages of Emevor and Orogun Town in Ughelli North Local Government Area.
They commended Governor Oborevwori for the appointment of the sons and daughters of the community and for prioritising and expediting action on the road and pledged the total commitment of the Emevor people to the future political aspirations of the Governor.
