We’re ready to partner NDDC, Chevron road projects – Oborevwori

…says initiative will open up Delta coastal communities

Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has renewed call for partnership towards the delivery of the Omadino-Okerenkoko-Escravos Road and Bridge projects.

Thus, he has pledged his administration’s readiness to collaborate with the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) on the ambitious road and bridges project.

According to him, this is a transformative infrastructure initiative that will open up the coastal communities of the state.

Speaking during the inauguration of NDDC State Office in Warri, Governor Oborevwori revealed that a tripartite meeting between the Delta State Government, NDDC and Chevron would be convened very soon to chart a clear roadmap for the commencement of the project.

According to a summary of the project plan, the proposed Omadino–Okerenkoko–Escravos–Ugborodo Road and Bridges project will stretch over a total of 70.76 kilometres, starting from Ughoton/Omadino around the Opumami canal and ending at Ogidigben–Ugborodo (Tank Farm).

It includes a main alignment of 66.54 kilometres, a 4.22-kilometre spur to Kokodiagbene, and 29 bridges that will link key oil-bearing and coastal communities across the Warri South and Warri South-West local government areas.

If completed, the project will provide direct road access to strategic oil and gas locations, including Chevron’s Escravos Export Terminal, and significantly improve socio-economic activities, security response, and inter-community relations in the Niger Delta region.

Governor Oborevwori assured that his administration is fully committed to seeing the project through, stressing that Delta State would not shy away from large-scale infrastructure that impacts the lives of its people.

“Delta State is not afraid to take on big projects. We are ready. I was born and raised here. I know what is needed. And I say again, we are ready to take on any project”, he noted.

He said the proposed tripartite partnership involving the Delta State Government, NDDC, and Chevron would not only fast-track the project’s delivery but also strengthen collaboration for sustainable regional development.

The governor added that his administration would sustain its open-door policy towards meaningful partnerships that translate to tangible progress for Deltans.

“To the Managing Director, by the first week of next month, we will invite the management of Chevron and other relevant stakeholders for talks.

“We need to begin discussions on how to move forward with that road. As a government, we will continue to support partnerships whether regional or national to ensure that development is not just on paper, but visible and felt in every community”, Governor Oborevwori said.

He reiterated his administration’s commitment to accountability, transparency, and cost-effective service delivery in all infrastructural projects across the state, noting that the Omadino–Okerenkoko–Escravos–Ugborodo corridor represents a strategic investment in economic connectivity and peace-building in the riverine areas.