Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, has reaffirmed that Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s strict project supervision strategy is key to guaranteeing quality delivery and ensuring taxpayers get full value for money.
Aniagwu made this known on Wednesday during a comprehensive inspection of ongoing and completed rural road projects in Aniocha North and Aniocha South.
The Commissioner said the governor’s oversight philosophy aims to balance contractors’ profit interests with the government’s obligation to deliver durable infrastructure.
According to him, frequent site inspections are necessary to identify lapses, correct errors and address unforeseen engineering issues such as additional culvert needs, erosion threats or compensation considerations.
Aniagwu, who toured the projects alongside the Director of Rural Roads, Engr. Solomon Aghagba, began the assessment at the Issele-Azagba–Otulu Road. While commending the contractor for progress made, he ordered backfilling of drains and an extension of the discharge route to improve water flow and curb erosion risks.
The inspection team also visited the 1.95km Atuma–Iga Internal Roads, the 1.2km Justice Chukwudumebi Oseji Way in Idumuje-Unor, and the completed 2.75km Umuoshimi Road in Onicha-Ugbo. Aniagwu said physical assessment of the Onicha-Ugbo stretch was necessary before payment approval, stressing that only jobs that meet the state’s quality benchmarks will be certified.
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He noted that Oborevwori’s initiative of allocating project funds across all local government areas has significantly boosted rural road development, ensuring even the smallest communities feel the impact of government. Aniagwu added that internal roads are just as essential as inter-community links because they aid movement among various quarters within towns.
In the 2026 budget, the Commissioner disclosed that allocations for local government projects would rise from N2.1 billion to nearly N5 billion to sustain the successes recorded so far.
He also assured that contractors who complete certified work—such as the ongoing Issele-Azagba–Otulu Road—will be paid promptly within the fiscal year.
Aniagwu further revealed that the ministry has initiated remedial action on the emerging gully along the Issele-Azagba–Otulu corridor, with plans to implement additional measures to reduce water velocity and prevent erosion escalation.
He maintained that all adjustments fall within permitted contingencies under the BEME and reiterated the administration’s commitment to delivering long-lasting infrastructure that improves citizens’ living standards.
