Delta Governor Accelerates Road Projects, Slashes Travel Times

Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori is making significant strides in infrastructure development, particularly in completing long-delayed road projects. The Asaba-Ughelli Expressway, a 148-kilometer strategic highway initiated in 2007, was only about 33% complete when Oborevwori assumed office in May 2023. His administration has since expedited the project, bringing contractors back on track and completing the road to the "astonishment of Deltans."

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Today, travelling from Asaba to Ughelli, previously a journey of more than two hours, takes only 90 minutes or less, while travel time to Warri is expected to be significantly shortened once the Otovwodo Junction Flyover is completed.

Travel time on the Asaba-Ughelli route has been cut by more than 30 minutes, from over two hours to 90 minutes or less. This improvement is expected to be further enhanced by the ongoing construction of the Otovwodo Junction Flyover, which will shorten the journey to Warri. The governor's approach is described as "no-nonsense," characterized by "bulldog tenacity" in project execution.

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It has been three amazing years of record-breaking achievements, giant strides in public sector efficiency, and transformational leadership.

Beyond the expressway, Oborevwori's administration is also tackling the Trans Warri-Ode Itsekiri Bridges and Access Roads, a project awarded in 2006 and previously considered "jinxed." This critical infrastructure, connecting ten riverine communities, faced numerous delays under previous administrations. Governor Oborevwori has cleared outstanding liabilities and allocated necessary resources to ensure its completion, showcasing his "audacity and strong leadership."

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Gifted with boldness and bulldog tenacity, Oborevwori is an exemplar when it comes to project execution and delivery.

While some critics dismiss infrastructure projects as mere "brick and mortal," the article highlights that Oborevwori's administration is also active in social services and human capital development, suggesting a broader approach to governance beyond physical construction.

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Some cynics speak contemptuously of the governor’s giant infrastructural strides, vainly attempting to diminish it by claiming that governance is beyond building flyover bridges.