Delta State Government, Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and Chevron Nigeria Limited are working towards constructing a 70.75-kilometer road and bridge network linking Omadino, Okerenkoko and Escravos in the Warri area of Delta State.
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori said the state would collaborate with the commission and the oil company to advance the project, which includes the construction of 29 bridges across riverine communities.
Mr. Oborevwori made the remarks when the managing director of the development commission, Samuel Ogbuku, led a delegation of its executive management on a courtesy visit to Government House in Asaba.
The meeting preceded a tripartite discussion among the Delta State government, the commission and Chevron to outline a framework for the project’s implementation.
The proposed road corridor is intended to connect Warri to oil-producing coastal communities and improve transportation access in parts of Warri North and surrounding areas.
Mr. Oborevwori said the state government was prepared to work with the development commission and the company to move the project forward.
“I want to say that Delta State is ready to partner with the NDDC and Chevron to deliver this project,” he said.
He described the road as a major infrastructure project that could improve economic activity and connectivity in coastal communities.
The governor said the state would establish a technical team to work with the commission and Chevron on project design, cost estimates and funding contributions.
He also urged the partners to determine the financial value of the project and their respective contributions.
Mr. Oborevwori said the administration would continue to pursue partnerships that support infrastructure development and regional growth.
The managing director of NDDC, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, said the proposed project would cover about 70.76 kilometers, beginning from Omadino near the Opumami Canal and extending to Escravos.
According to him, the plan includes a main alignment of 66.54 kilometers and a 4.22-kilometer spur to Kokodiagbene.
“The plan includes a main alignment of 66.54 kilometres, a 4.22-kilometre spur to Kokodiagbene, and 29 bridges linking key oil-bearing and coastal communities across Warri South and Warri South-West Local Government Areas,” he said.
Dr. Ogbuku said the commission was seeking partnerships to accelerate infrastructure projects across the Niger Delta and improve living conditions in the region.
He also cited the collaboration between the commission and Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited on the 25.7-kilometer Ogbia–Nembe Road as an example of joint infrastructure development.
The commission considers Escravos a strategic economic location and is seeking broader support to improve road access to the area, Dr. Ogbuku said.
During the visit, the commission presented an executive brief outlining its discussions with Chevron on coordination and project execution.
Chevron’s director of operations and chief operating officer, Segun Kuteyi, said the company remained committed to the proposed road project, which would connect Warri to Escravos, a major oil and gas hub in Delta State.
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