*Awards reconstruction of Effurun-Ohore junction for N35 billion
*Reiterates commitment to masses’ yearnings
By Victor Lewis
In a bid to constantly update Deltans on his daily activities in governance, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has taken to his verified Facebook page to inform the people that the government has awarded the failed portion of the Effurun-Sapele federal road from Spare parts market up to Ohore junction for reconstruction.
Oborevwori explained that the section of the road measuring 5 kilometers on both sides of the dual carriageway (that 10 in total) which has become a nightmare to travelers ply it, has been awarded to a Chinese Company, CCECC at a cost of N35 billion.
He further explained that the reconstruction work which will take 12 months to complete will be carried out with reinforced concrete coupled with 22 kilometers storm water concrete drains.
“I am pleased to announce that the Delta State Government, through the State Tenders Board, has awarded the contract for the reconstruction of the dual carriageway with reinforced concrete from the Spare Parts Market U-turn, Effurun, to after Ohore Junction, before Omenta Bridge, along the Warri–Sapele–Benin Road, to CCECC. The new road cross-section will include an expanded pavement width of 8.8 m, 2.8 m reinforced concrete shoulders, and 12 km of stormwater concrete drains on both sides of the entire road section, including discharges.
“This project will be executed within 12 months to deliver a durable, modern, and safe road that will ease traffic in conjunction with the ongoing flyover projects from the DSC Roundabout to Ohore Junction, boost trade, and improve the daily lives of our people”, he explained.
Governor Oborevwori also disclosed that the Federal Ministry of Works has awarded the rehabilitation section of the Benin-Asaba expressway from Summit junction in Assba to the Niger Bridge head, adding that it would also be carried out with reinforced concrete for it to be durable.
According to the governor, while he is fully engaged in building infrastructure to support growth and prosperity, he remains committed to address, albeit urgently, the genuine concerns of the people, adding that “I remain committed to being a listening Governor”.
“The Federal Ministry of Works has recently awarded the rehabilitation of the Benin–Asaba Expressway from Summit Junction to the Niger Bridge Head, with the use of reinforced concrete, to Hartland Nigeria Limited.
“I remain committed to being a listening Governor — one who acts promptly on the genuine concerns of Deltans, while building infrastructure that supports growth and prosperity across the State”, assuring that “Together, we are building a Stronger Delta.”
A cross-section of Deltans who commented on the governor’s post in his official Facebook page telling his own story, declared that it is a clear demonstration of transparency and accountability in governance.
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