‘Here’s My Stewardship’—Gov. Oborevwori Presents ‘State of the State Address’ to Delta Assembly to Mark Two Years in Office

In commemoration of the second anniversary of his administration, Delta State Governor Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on Wednesday, presented what he tagged the ‘first-ever State of the State Address‘ in the history of the state at the State House of Assembly.

The address that was laid before the House highlighted the two-year scorecard of the governor and how he grew the economy while maintaining fiscal responsibility.

The governor’s scorecard also highlighted how his administration has enhanced a focused and efficient civil service, promoted investment, supported social enterprises, and ensured that the poor and vulnerable benefit from government policies and programs.

He said that the state of the state address was to report on the progress made on the roadmap he presented upon assumption of office on May 29, 2023, and to offer a glimpse of what to expect in the remaining two years of the administration.

Delivering the address, Governor Oborevwori said the mid-term report reflects the philosophy of the “MORE agenda,” which is driven by the core values of servant leadership, transparency, accountability, innovation, and excellence.

Delta State Governor, Rt Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori (5th left), Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt Hon. Emomotimi Guwor (4th left), Chief Judge of Delta State, Justice Tessy Diai (5th right), Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Arthur Akpowowo (4th right), and other Members of the House of Assembly, and top government functionaries shortly after the Governor presented a State of the State address to the House on Wednesday. Photo: Bripin Enarusai

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Some of the projects unveiled include the 46-kilometre dualisation of the Ughelli–Asaba Road (Sectors C1 and C2), the Isheagu/Ewulu Road, and the Phase I bridge.

Other projects include the rehabilitation and asphalt overlay of Mariere Street in Boji-Boji Agbor, the construction of the Kwale–Beneku bridge and approach roads, and the reconstruction of Orhorhor, Chechester, and Benjamin Oseregbaje roads in Sapele.

He also mentioned the construction of roads around Otovwodo junction in Ughelli and the maintenance, rehabilitation, reconstruction, and construction of various roads in Effurun and Ekpan.

Further works include the reconstruction of failed sections of Central Hospital Road, rehabilitation of the link road between the hospital and Police Command Roads in Warri, and the rehabilitation of General Hospital Road with a spur to Police Command Road from Warri/Sapele Road to Ajamimogha/Mabiaku Link Road.

Others he listed include the rehabilitation of Esisi Road from Warri/Sapele Road to Estate Roundabout with a spur to Nana College Road linking Ajamimogha Road, and the reconstruction of Upper and Lower Erejuwa Roads in Warri.

Also listed for inauguration are the construction of internal roads in Kokori, Mudi Beach Street in Abraka, and the Uruagbesa Oria–Abraka Road, off Sapele–Abraka Road (Phase I). Other roads include; Itoma Road in Umeghe Umiagha–Abraka, General Hospital Road in Oghara, Idumu Etiti Street with a spur to Market Road in Owerre Olubor, and Mission Road/Ogboi Street with a spur to Ogwashi-Uku Road in Akumazi. Additional roads include Boji-Boji Owa/Otolokpo, Otekpo Road in Ellu Town, and the Okpolo-Enhwe–Uwheru Road (Phase III) in Okpolo-Enhwe–Uwheru Town.

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori (right), exchanging pleasantries with Rt. Hon. Olisa Imegwu, a former Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, while Rt. Hon. Victor Ochei, also a former Speaker (2nd right), Secretary to the Delta State Government, Dr. Kingsley Eze Emu (right), Rt. Hon. Funkememe Solomon, a former Deputy Speaker of the House (2nd left) and Chief Paulinus Akpeki look on during the Governor’s visit to the House of Assembly to present a State of the State address highlighting his administration’s sectoral milestones in the past two years. Photo: Bripin Enarusai.

Further projects include the Obi-Ibabu Road at Onicha-Ukwuani, Ohorhe/Adagbrass–Ugolo/Okuodiete Road, Ezesi Road in Orerokpe, Okan/Oviri–Agbarho/Orido Road in Agbarho, and the old Okpanam Road from Post Office junction through St. Michael’s Catholic Church Roundabout to Okpanam Bypass junction. There is also the access and internal road at the Headquarters of the 63 Brigade, Nigerian Army in Ibusa, Ichie James Obodoechi Avenue/Chikozie Okafor Road in Asaba, Okirighwre–Benin Road from Sapele–Warri Road to Gammon Bridge in Okirighwre, Sapele, and Arhavwarien Avenue in DSC Township, Udu.

More projects include Ododegho Road (Phase I) from Ekiugbo junction, off Ughelli–Patani Expressway in Ughelli, Ovwodoremor Avenue in Iwreovie–Ogor, Ofuegbe Street in Amai, and remedial work on the old Umutu–Eku Road through Abraka. There is also work on the township road in Ogbinbiri and Ogbudugbudu communities, a slipway at Soki Zion in Ogbinbiri Community, Warri North, Kokodiagbene Community Road, and internal roads and drains in Kurutie Town (Phase II) in Warri South West Local Government Area.

Governor Oborevwori also highlighted his administration’s flagship projects, which include three flyovers and three slipways in the twin cities of Warri and Effurun, saying; “these are currently at various stages of completion and are expected to be commissioned in the first quarter of 2026”. He added that other major road projects across the state are also progressing at different stages.

Following the address, and for his prudent management of the State resources, the Delta State House of Assembly passed a vote of confidence in the governor.

The vote of confidence came through a resolution following a motion moved by the Deputy Speaker, Rt Hon Arthur Akpowowo and was seconded by the member representing Uvwie State Constituency, Hon Edafe Emakpor.

Similarly, the House also commended him for what it described as visionary and transformational leadership, effective financial stewardship, and a firm commitment to human capital development across the state.

This was a sequel to a motion moved by the Leader of the House, Hon. Emeka Nwaobi, who praised Governor Oborevwori’s achievements in key sectors such as education, healthcare, infrastructure, and youth empowerment.

The motion was seconded by Hon. Ferguson Onwo, who represents Isoko South Constituency II, and was subsequently adopted through a unanimous voice vote presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor.

In his remarks, Speaker of the House Rt. Emomotimi Guwor noted that Governor Oborevwori had done excellently through transformational leadership and strategic financial management.

He thanked the governor on behalf of the House for the commendable work being done for the development of the state.