Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State says his administration has constructed several kilometers of roads and drainage channels in the riverine areas of the state.
Speaking on Monday in Asaba when course participants of the Naval War College Nigeria, Calabar, paid him a courtesy visit, Gov. Oborevwori, disclosed that his administration was committed to fostering inclusive development, and enhancing the quality of lives of the people of the state.
The governor who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Monday Onyeme, said his administration was also committed to maintaining the prevailing peace in the riverine communities as the state is the highest in crude oil production, which is the mainstay of Nigeria’s economy.
He said: “In spite the huge cost of riverine infrastructural development, government has taken deliberate steps in connecting and transforming the maritime landscape.
“Before the commencement of the construction of the Lagos – Calabar Coastal Highway by the federal government, the Delta State Government had gone ahead to construct several lengths of roads and drainage channels in the riverine areas including seven completed bridges.
“To improve the health status of the people in the riverine communities, the state government prioritized the enhancement of primary healthcare to ensure quality service delivery.
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“We leveraged our award-winning contributory health scheme to deliver quality and affordable healthcare services to the under-5, pre-natal and pregnant women.
“The present administration has continued with the development of the coastal communities. The creation of the Ministry of Riverine Infrastructure Development is calculated at addressing infrastructure deficit in the riverine communities for rural-urban integration.
“For your take home, let me mention a few: Trans Warri-Ode-Itsekiri Road and bridges, construction of a 18.17km Okerenkoko – Pepeama – Kokodiagbene Road with a spur to Teiteipor in Warri South-West Local Government Area, construction of 2.5km Okerenkoko Township Roads (phase II) in Warri South-West Local Government Area, rehabilitation of the 26.61km Bomadi /Gbaregolor Road in Bomadi Local Government Area, and rehabilitation of the 26.34km Ohoro / Bomadi /Gbaregolor Road in Bomadi Local Government Area.”
While urging participants to take advantage of the opportunities the tour offers, the governor wished the participants a successful tour of the state.
Earlier, Rear Admiral A.O. Olodude, who led the participants disclosed that 60 officials were undertaking the study to access the performance of the military in coastal areas.
