*Inaugurates Emevor-Orogun Road Phase 1, Okays Phase 2
DELTA State Governor, Chief Sheriff Oborevwori, on Tuesday, June 11, said his administration has released over N1billion to the contractor handling the College of Health Sciences project at the Delta State University of Science and Technology (DSUST), Ozoro in Isoko North Local Council.
Oborevwori, who disclosed this at the inauguration of the 4.04-kilometre Emevor-Orogun Phase 1, with 5.555-kilometre accompanying side drains at Emevor Community, commended his predecessor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, whose administration awarded contract for the First Phase of the project, the people of Emevor and Isoko Nation for standing by his administration, assuring that they would not be disappointed.
Oborevwori, who announced approval for the Second Phase, to the admiration of the people, also lauded the contractor, Emorock Construction Concepts, for a job well done.
He said: “It gives me great pleasure to have completed this road, knowing how strategic and important it is to the people of Emevor and the surrounding communities. This is a testament that our MORE Agenda is on course. It is another promise made and promise kept.
“With the completion of the First Phase, accessing our farms, markets and neighbouring villages will no more be a nightmare. I believe the local economy and living standards of our people within this axis will henceforth improve.
“I have heard your request for the construction of the Second Phase. Be rest assured, with God helping us, we will construct the full length of the road, which terminates at Orogun.”
He said when the full length of the road is completed, it would reduce travel time significantly around the corridor.
The member representing Isoko Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Mr. Jonathan Ukodhiko, and member representing Isoko North State Constituency in the House of Assembly, Mr. Bernard Odior, commended the governor for all he was doing in Isoko Nation, particularly on the establishment of College of Health Technology at Ovrode.
They said the Emevor-Orogun road had been a great challenge to all Isoko people, assuring that the Isoko Nation would remain loyal and committed to his administration.
Commissioner for Works (Rural and Riverine Roads), Mr. Charles Aniagwu, commended the contractor for the timely and quality delivery of the project.
He said completing the entire stretch of the road to Orogun would complete the joy of the people.
Welcoming guests earlier, President General of Emevor Progress Union, Mr. Teddy Edoso, and Chairman, Delta State Hospitals Management Board, Dr. Paul Oweh, thanked Oborevwori for completing the First Phase of the road and appealed for the award of contract for the Phase 2 leading to the villages of Emevor and Orogun Town in Ughelli North Local Council.
They also lauded the governor for the appointment of indigenes of the community and for prioritising and expediting action on the road, pledging the total commitment of Emevor people to his political aspirations.
