Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has begun a major overhaul of the dilapidated infrastructure at the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Orientation Camp in Issele-Uku, Aniocha North Local Government Area.
Speaking during an inspection of the ongoing internal road and drainage construction at the camp on Tuesday, the Delta State Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Comrade Reuben Izeze, described the Governor’s gesture as a clear demonstration of “governance with a human face.”
According to Izeze, the internal roads in the NYSC camp had been in a deplorable condition for years, leaving a negative impression on Corps members and painting an unfair image of the state. “Before now, the internal roads here were practically non-existent,” he said. “With the rainy season already setting in, the entire environment would have become a muddy mess.”
Highlighting the significance of the camp as a first point of contact with Delta State for many young Nigerians, Izeze said, “For some Corps members, this is their only experience of Delta State. If it’s poor, that’s the image they take away. Governor Oborevwori understands this and wants their three-week stay to be positive, comfortable, and memorable.”
He revealed that the Governor had approved the construction of 1.2 kilometers of internal roads, along with 2.4 kilometers of covered drainage to ensure better hygiene, mobility, and overall camp aesthetics. “Only a leader with empathy would go this far. He understands what it means to serve in unfamiliar environments because his own children are also serving or have served in other parts of the country,” he added.
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The Works Commissioner also praised the high standard of construction being executed, saying the result would be a testament to why Oborevwori is often hailed as “Governor Quality.”
The project contractor, Mr. Rony Karam, confirmed that the work is progressing ahead of schedule, with most drainage lines already completed. “We are wrapping up drainage work and will move to earthworks, stone base, and asphalt laying shortly. Completion is expected within two months,” he assured.
Meanwhile, Izeze also visited the site of the abandoned Nnemiyi erosion control project and expressed disappointment over the failure of the contractor to deliver, despite the project being over two years old.
“This project was inherited from the previous administration and has clearly been frustrated. The contractor has failed to meet the terms of the agreement. I will be recommending to the Governor that the contract be terminated and possibly re-awarded to a more competent firm,” he said.
With Governor Oborevwori’s renewed commitment to infrastructure and youth-friendly governance, Delta State appears to be setting a new standard in prioritizing the welfare of Corps members and improving critical public facilities.
