Delta EXCO Approves Warri Ring Road, Ugbolu-Illah, Others For Reconstruction

The Delta State Executive Council (EXCO) has approved the reconstruction and rehabilitation of several critical road projects across the state, including the first phase of the Warri Ring Road and the Ugbolu-Illah Road.

The approvals were granted at the EXCO meeting presided over by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori at Government House, Asaba.

Briefing journalists after the meeting, the Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, said the council approved major interventions in the Warri-Effurun corridor and other parts of the state.

Aniagwu, who was accompanied by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Festus Ahon, disclosed that the first phase of the Warri Ring Road, covering the stretch from First Marine Gates to Port Gate, was approved for reconstruction, alongside the rehabilitation of the road from Old Port Gate to the NPA Expressway.

According to him, the council also approved rapid rehabilitation and asphalt overlay of Airport Road, Warri, Jakpa Road, Effurun, and Refinery Road, Effurun, to ease traffic flow and address infrastructure decay in the axis.

He said the rehabilitation of Refinery Road became urgent due to its deplorable condition and the hardship it poses to motorists and residents.

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The council further approved an extension of the ongoing flyover project at Otovwodo Junction in Ughelli and additional works on the adjoining corridor, as well as a similar extension towards College Junction in Agbor.

In Oshimili North Local Government Area, EXCO approved the reconstruction and rehabilitation of the Ugbolu-Illah Road, the construction of Dr. Sunday Okonji Drive, Opone Street and Dr and Mrs Ojogho Street, as well as the completion of Chief Patrick Ukah Way in Okpanam leading towards Okotomi Quarters.

Other approvals include the construction of A.I. Mofo Street in Otor-Udu, Udu LGA; Iwezue Street in Boji-Boji; Emede Internal Road in Isoko South LGA in two phases; Eziokpor Road Phase II with a spur to Odalonu Street in Obiaruku, Ukwuani LGA; and Eyimofe Street in Orerokpe, Guest House Road in Ugbokodo and Zion Street in Ughoton in Okpe LGA.

In Asaba, the council approved the construction of Paul Enebeli Close, Opene Street, Waterholic Street and Flourish Garden Apartment Lane including a spur to Princess Ajudua Extension, as well as Oyemike Street with a spur off Ralph Uwhechue Road.

Beyond roads, the EXCO approved the construction of permanent office buildings for the Delta State Electricity Regulatory Commission and the Rural Development Agency to support the state’s electricity market reforms.

The council also approved an ultra-modern MBA lecture theatre at Delta State University, Abraka, and a clubhouse for civil servants at the State Secretariat in Asaba.

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Aniagwu said the Oborevwori administration remains focused on delivering its MORE Agenda projects and will not be distracted by preparations for the 2027 general elections.

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