Senator Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North Senatorial District at the National Assembly, has facilitated development projects worth over N30 billion for his constituency under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
The projects, routed through the Benin-Owena River Basin Authority, include the construction of treatment plants and water reticulation works for the completed Ogbashu Dam in Aniocha South Local Government Area, each valued at over N7.5 billion.
In a statement issued by his media consultant, Michael Ogah, and made available to reporters in Lafia, Senator Nwoko also listed irrigation schemes for farmers in Olodu and surrounding communities within Aniocha South as part of the initiatives.
Additionally, a N7.5 billion dam project is planned for Idumuje in Aniocha North Local Government to accelerate water resource development in the area.
“Another N7.5bn is earmarked for irrigation across the river belt with Idumuje and other communities to ease the farming activities of the peasant farmers as well as supporting the farmers with good seedlings, fertilizers and farm implements to cultivate their crops.
“The target for these programme is to make all year round farming for the farmers for increased food production for local consumption and for foreign earnings in the state.
“I am proud to announce that through President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, I’ve facilitated over ₦30 billion in projects aimed at transforming the lives of the people of Delta North and beyond. These projects, which are being funded through Mr. President’s special intervention funds, will address key infrastructure needs and improve agricultural productivity in the region.
“Among the ongoing projects, we’re seeing significant progress in the Benin-Owena River Basin Authority initiatives, including the construction of treatment plants and reticulation systems at the completed Ogwashi-Uku Dam in Aniocha South.
“Additionally, the Idumuje Dam project in Aniocha North is set to fast-track water management solutions in the area, with over ₦7.5 billion invested. We’re also prioritizing irrigation systems across the region to boost farming activities, provide quality seedlings, fertilizers, and farming implements to local farmers, all aimed at ensuring year-round farming and improving food security.
“These projects are not only a testament to my commitment to the people of Delta North but also a direct result of the strong relationship I have with President Tinubu and the federal government. Together, we will continue to build a prosperous and thriving Delta State.
“This is one of the major landmark projects that senator Ned Nwoko is bringing to Delta state. This wouldn’t have been possible if not for his relationship with APC and the president of the federal republic of Nigeria.
“This project came directly from the president to him and some few influential senators in the Senate,” the statement read.
