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Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, will on Friday inaugurate the completed Phase One of the Oko-Amakom/Oko-Obiokpu Road project, including the access road connecting the corridor to the Second Niger Bridge Service Road in Oshimili South Local Government Area.

The project, which covers about 4.7 kilometres and includes adjoining roads linking several Oko communities, is being executed by the Delta State Ministry of Works, Highways and Urban Roads.

Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Charles Aniagwu, disclosed this on Wednesday while inspecting the project site ahead of the governor’s visit and inauguration ceremony.

Aniagwu explained that the road project is designed to connect communities such as Oko-Amakom and Oko-Anala, improving internal connectivity and providing easier access to the Second Niger Bridge corridor.

According to him, the first phase of the road construction spans about 4.7 kilometres, while work has already commenced on the second phase of the project.

He noted that the planned commissioning reflects Governor Oborevwori’s determination to sustain governance despite ongoing political activities in the state.

“In spite of electioneering campaigns and the party congresses, nothing is stopping governance. Immediately after our congress yesterday, the governor was even ready to commission the project today, but we pleaded for time to properly prepare the ground for the event,” Aniagwu said.

He emphasized that the governor remains committed to delivering projects across the state until the end of his administration.

Aniagwu further explained that the road was deliberately constructed at an elevated level because of the waterlogged terrain and the history of flooding in the area, particularly during the 2012 Nigeria Floods.

“This environment is usually waterlogged during the rainy season. That is why the engineers designed the road to be raised far above the 2012 flood level. Some surrounding buildings are lower, but the road is elevated by several metres to prevent it from being submerged during flooding,” he said.

He added that engineers carried out extensive sand filling using sharp sand after removing unsuitable soil to ensure the stability and durability of the road alignment.

According to the commissioner, the project is being executed by Setraco Nigeria Limited, a construction firm known for handling major infrastructure projects across the country.

“The governor believes that five-star projects should be given to five-star contractors, and that is why Setraco, a very competent company that has delivered many projects for us, is handling this project,” Aniagwu stated.

Speaking on Amaechi Agusi and adjoining streets in Asaba also slated for commissioning on Friday, Aniagwu said the roads were constructed by the Capital Territory Development Agency.

He explained that the roads were designed with dual drainage systems on both sides to channel floodwater into the main drainage along the Asaba–Benin Expressway.

Aniagwu said the contractor had already been directed to begin immediate desilting and cleaning of the drains along the corridors ahead of the commissioning ceremony.

He noted that the road project would significantly boost economic activities in the area by linking communities to centres of commerce and production.

According to him, improved access has already increased the value of land in the corridor, with several areas previously used for farming now becoming viable residential plots.

“Providing roads like this enhances the commercial value of land and improves security because more people can access the community,” he said.

Aniagwu also noted that the corridor could serve as an alternative route connecting parts of Delta State toward Ndokwa East and Patani, helping to improve connectivity and reduce travel time for commuters.

He added that the road would also enable farmers in surrounding communities to transport their agricultural produce to markets more easily.

The inauguration of the project forms part of the Oborevwori administration’s broader efforts to expand infrastructure and strengthen connectivity across communities in Delta State.