Delta State is experiencing a new era of rapid development, driven by the strategic partnership between Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and the Federal Government, led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Since taking office, Governor Oborevwori has focused on infrastructural expansion, economic empowerment, and social welfare, leveraging federal collaborations to deliver tangible progress across the state.
From road construction and healthcare improvements to education and youth empowerment initiatives, communities across Delta State are beginning to witness the positive impact of this strategic synergy.
One of the most notable outcomes of this partnership is in infrastructure. Through effective collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Works, several federal roads in Delta State are undergoing much-needed rehabilitation. The long-neglected Warri-Sapele-Benin Expressway is now being reconstructed using concrete technology, which is expected to reduce travel time and boost commercial activities.
Additionally, the Benin-Asaba-Onitsha Expressway, a critical trade route connecting the West and the East, has been concessioned for extensive repairs to enhance mobility and facilitate economic growth.
Similarly, a new alignment of 17.5km access road to the Second Niger Bridge has commenced and would traverse Issele-Azagba, Okpanam-Asaba-Ibusa-Oko to link up with the new bridge and cut off the ever-busy Asaba-Onitsha road.
Speaking during the flag-off ceremony where Governor Sheriff Oborevwori represented President Bola Tinubu, the Minister of Works, David Umahi, lauded Governor Oborevwori for his consistent commitment to the peace, stability and progress of the state, and for his support for the President, irrespective of political party differences.
Umahi said the Federal Government was quite happy with the developmental initiatives of the Oborevwori administration, adding that the Governor had taken a huge burden from its shoulders through the state government’s interventions on federal roads in the state.
Besides that, Governor Oborevwori’s administration is also carrying out urban renewal projects in Asaba and Warri along federal roads thereby enhancing road networks and drainage systems to curb the incidence of perennial flooding.
Through the partnerships with the Federal Ministry of Health and the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) of the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, Delta State has also witnessed improvements in its healthcare system with the provision of 10,000 professional kits (crocs and scrubs) for midwives across the South-South states.
Wife of the President of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, Wednesday, flagged off the campaign for the elimination of HIV/AIDS, syphilis and hepatitis, in Asaba, Delta State capital.
She called for robust advocacy that would expand access to HIV testing services with comprehensive counselling, treatment and care for all individuals who test positive.
At the flag off ceremony, Senator Tinubu explained that the launch of the Free to Shine Campaign, was an advocacy initiative led by the African Union, the Organization of the African First Ladies for Development and Global Partners. She harped on the need to deepen engagement with traditional faith-based institutions with a view to addressing cultural and religious influences on HIV prevention behaviours, especially those engaging in virtual services.
The First Lady of the country disclosed that advocacy was the key for the nation to avoid, and live free of, all the transmissible diseases, stressing that the goal of the campaign was to address the growing complacency in the response to the spread of HIV/AIDs in Africa.
In his remarks at the ceremony, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori commended Senator Oluremi Tinubu and the Organisation of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD) for the renewed drive to tackle the spread of HIV/AIDS among women of reproductive age; elimination of mother-to-child transmission, and treatment of children born with HIV/AIDS.
He said the campaign was a giant step forward towards addressing the gender-sensitive concerns of sexually- transmitted diseases and sexual and reproductive health issues, as highlighted in the Beijing Declaration of 1995.
He noted that available data indicated that women aged between 15 to 49 years were twice more likely to be living with HIV than men.
Similarly, education has remained a top priority for the Oborevwori administration. Through collaboration with the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), several schools across Delta State have been renovated and equipped with modern learning facilities. Additionally, the Federal Government’s support for teacher training programs is enhancing the quality of education, ensuring that students receive the best learning experience.
Security is another area where federal collaboration is delivering tangible results. In partnership with security agencies, the state government has intensified efforts to combat crime and promote peace across Delta communities. The deployment of joint military-police operations has significantly reduced incidents of kidnapping, armed robbery, and communal conflicts, creating a safer environment for residents and investors.
…Says DELCOM Project To Attract $1bn, Boost Jobs, Transform Delta’s Agriculture
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, Tuesday, said the Delta State Commercial Oil Palm Plantations Growers Cooperative Society Limited (DELCOM COOP) project was expected to attract close to $1 billion in development finance over the next decade.
Oborevwori who disclosed this at the public presentation and launch of DELCOM COOP/Delta State Oil Palm Plantations Development Land Bank and Agric Data in Asaba, said it was expected to create thousands of jobs, stimulate the local economy and position Delta State as a frontrunner in Nigeria’s agricultural transformation.
He said that transforming Delta State’s Oil Palm Industry was in furtherance of his MORE Agenda, which underscores the unwavering commitment to unlocking the immense potentials of agriculture, particularly the oil palm sector, as a catalyst for sustainable development, wealth creation and the enhancement of livelihoods.
…Tasks Team Delta On Victory As NDSF Torch Lands In Asaba
The Niger Delta Sports Festival (NDSF) Torch, Wednesday, made a stopover in Asaba, with Governor Sheriff Oborevwori urging Team Delta to re-enact the state’s dominance in sports at the maiden games scheduled to be held in Uyo, Akwa-Ibom state.
Receiving the torch, Governor Oborevwori said his administration remained ever committed to grassroots sports development and positive youth engagement.
Represented by the State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, the Governor appreciated the leadership of the NDDC for bringing up the novel idea of the Sports Festival.
He reiterated the state’s dominance in sports competitions in the country, saying, “I do not have any doubt in my mind that that number one position is something that we will still bring back by the time you end up with the competition in Uyo.”
He urged the athletes to compete with passion, fairness, and respect for one another and give their best not just for themselves, but for the state and the entire Niger Delta.
“Win with humility, lose with grace and let the lessons you learn at the games prepare you to greater heights in the Niger Delta.
“May this torch ignite in every athlete the determination to strive for greatness, in every coach the dedication to nurture talents and in every fan the passion to support and celebrate excellence,” he said.
The strategic partnership between Governor Oborevwori and the Federal Government is driving Delta State’s transformation. With ongoing collaboration, more federal projects, grants, and investments are expected to flow into the state, further improving the quality of life for its people.
As the administration continues to maximize these opportunities, Deltans can look forward to a future of sustainable growth, enhanced social amenities, and greater economic prosperity.
