Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has inaugurated the completed Okpanam-Ibusa bypass, in Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State.
Cutting the tape to formerly declare the road open for use, Governor Adeleke thanked his host, Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori, and Deltans in general for their warm reception, pointing out that he was impressed with Oborevwori’s performance and proud to be associated with him and the people of the state.
He said he was particularly delighted about the performances of the Governor in one year of his administration, declaring that he was in Delta because of Governor Oborevwori’ s impressive performance, while urging Deltans to support the Governor in the delivery of more projects in line with his MORE Agenda, for the benefit of the people.

“In Osun State, I will be two years in office in November but if you come to Osun State, I have turned the state to a construction site and we are building flyovers that they have never experienced before.
“Here in Delta, Governor Oborevwori is doing the same thing and I thank him for working for his people who freely gave him their mandate to govern them.
“I am here because God has put him in office for Deltans to enjoy the dividends of democracy and that is why I am here to celebrate with him and inaugurate this road”.

In his remarks at the inauguration of the 5.3km bypass, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori assured that his administration would continue to roll out the benefits of democracy and urged the people to uphold the tenets of democracy as they looked forward to the Council polls.
“Regarding the Local Government elections, I am telling all the candidates not only in PDP but other parties, that the election is going to be free, fair and credible. So, if you think you will just have it because it’s a Local Government election, you are making a very big mistake.
“Campaign very well, the elections will be properly monitored because I believe in democracy and the rule of law. Go and talk to the people, show your capacity; tell them that you are capable for this job”.
On the request made during the inauguration, the Governor said: “We have taken note of all the requests made by the traditional rulers of the two communities at the inauguration of the 5.3km Okpanam-Ibusa bypass and drains in Oshimili North Local Government Area. We will look into them”.

Governor Oborevwori commended the immediate past Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, who initiated the project, while he completed it.
He added that the road project would contribute to the progress and growth of the state and reduce traffic congestion at the Koka interchange, thereby opening up the area for commercial activities.
“Delta is growing rapidly and it is an opportunity for people to come and acquire more lands here. I also commend the contractor for doing a good job as he has corrected all the observations I made here during inspections of the project.”
The Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Comrade Reuben Izeze, said the road comprised 5.3km length and 10.6km drains with 10.3m pavement with width of 7.3km asphalt overlay.
He said the road was constructed in line with the Bill of Quantity and Bill of Engineering Measurement to check the perennial flooding that had impacted heavily on residents of the area and make travelling along the corridor seamless.
On their parts, the Obuzor of Ibusa, Obi Professor Louis Nwoboshi, and the Ugoani of Okpanam Kingdom, Obi Michael Mbanefo, said the road was one of the crucial roads requested for at the creation of the local government area.

While commending Governor Oborevwori for fulfilling the long-awaited dream, they appealed to him to also link Okpanam and Akwukwu-Igbo and Okpanam with Ugbolu for easy navigation across the council area, pointing out the need to light up the bypass for security reasons.
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