The Delta State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive and people-focused urban development as stakeholders converged in Asaba for the Delta Urban Forum, a strategic dialogue aimed at reshaping Cable Point, one of the capital city’s busiest commercial and residential corridors.
The engagement aligns with Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s MORE Agenda, which prioritizes meaningful infrastructure renewal, orderly community planning, and improved quality of life for residents.
Held in Asaba, the forum brought together urban planners, architects, transport experts, community leaders, traders’ unions, youth organizations, and civil society partners.
At the centre of deliberations was a comprehensive plan to transform Cable Point into a cleaner, safer, and more functional urban hub, capable of supporting commercial activity while improving mobility, environmental sanitation, flood control, and public safety.
A detailed 1:10,000 regeneration map of the Cable Point area, dated November 4, 2025, formed part of the technical review.
Government officials noted that Cable Point, located along the River Niger waterfront, has grown into a dense mix of residential housing, markets, transportation links, and small-scale industries.
However, unplanned expansion, traffic congestion, inadequate drainage, and waste management challenges have reduced liveability and economic efficiency. The urban renewal drive seeks to correct these issues through structured zoning, improved roads and walkways, green spaces, waste disposal systems, flood mitigation infrastructure, and community safety measures.
Speaking at the forum, representatives of the Ministry of Urban Renewal and Housing described the project as a model for participatory planning, where communities are active partners rather than passive beneficiaries. They emphasized that the success of the redevelopment will require cooperation from residents, businesses, and local leadership.
The Cable Point renewal is part of a broader infrastructure and development push under Oborevwori’s administration, which has committed over ₦230 billion to infrastructure upgrades across the state since 2023.
Analysts say the approach reflects growing recognition among Nigerian states that urban expansion must be guided by sustainable and community-led planning to prevent long-term socio-economic strain.
Stakeholders left the forum optimistic, noting that a cleaner and well-structured Cable Point would boost commerce, attract tourism, expand waterfront investment opportunities, and improve everyday living conditions.
The initiative, now moving into design refinement and phased implementation, is expected to serve as a flagship example of citizen-centered urban modernization in Delta State.
