Delta State Government has reiterated that it will remain committed to fairness, equity, and balanced development across the state.
The State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Anyanwu, who stated this while speaking at a press conference in Asaba, said the MORE Agenda was being implemented in a manner that had impacted every part of Delta State.
He said the ultimate goal was to ensure that all 25 Local Government Areas, the 10 Federal Constituencies, and the three Senatorial Districts benefitted from government projects.
Aniagwu stated that in the last two years, Governor Oborevwori had demonstrated fairness across all divides in the state, and while citizens had the right to make demands, such demands should acknowledge the progress already made rather than suggest nothing was being done.
Flanked by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Festus Ahon, Executive Assistant on Public Enlightenment, Projects and Polices, Mr Olisa Ifeajika and Executive Assistant on Media, Norbert Chiazor, he stressed that the administration promised more and was keeping the promise.
Reacting to recent criticisms from a section of the Isoko nation, Aniagwu said such remarks were either politically motivated or made by individuals unaware of the level of development in their communities.
He noted that there was hardly any meeting of the State Executive Council where projects were not approved for Isoko, citing the recent approval of the Ogodogo–Ivu access road in Okpolo-Enhwe, Isoko South Local Government Area, at a cost of ₦5.1 billion, a strategic route leading to major oil facilities.
The Commissioner listed several other road projects completed or ongoing in the area, including Otekpo road in Elu, internal roads in Isoko South, the Uzere–Asaba-Ase bridge, the Isoko ring road linking multiple communities, Emede internal roads, the Enuru–Ikuli access road, the Uruaka express link road in Emede, the Olomoro–Igbide road, the Emevor–Orogun road phase 1 and ongoing phase 2, as well as Okpolo-Enhwe Internal roads phases 1 and 2.
He also mentioned portions of the reconstructed Ughelli–Asaba expressway that pass through Isoko.
Aniagwu further explained that Isoko remained the only Federal Constituency in Delta hosting two state-owned Universities, the Southern Delta University, Ozoro, and the Oleh Campus of Delta State University, housing the Faculties of Law and Engineering.
The Commissioner disclosed that under Governor Oborevwori, the state had completed the College of Medical Sciences at Southern Delta University, completed the Senate Building and internal roads at the Ozoro campus, established the College of Health Technology in Ovrode, and equipped the General Hospital in Ozoro.
He added that within just one year in office, the Governor had visited Isoko two times to inaugurate projects, underscoring his commitment to developing the area.
Aniagwu appealed to critics to avoid what he described as “dirty politics” ahead of the 2027 election, warning against attempts to discredit the government for political gain.
He assured that the administration would not be distracted from its developmental agenda and would continue to carry every part of the state along.
Aniagwu urged residents of Isoko “to rejoice when projects are executed elsewhere, just as others rejoice when Isoko benefits”, emphasising that the Oborevwori administration will remain fair to all.
The Commissioner maintained that no Local Government Area was without the footprint of the present administration across key sectors.
On the looming flood threat predicted across the country, Aniagwu disclosed that the state government was already desilting drains and water channels to mitigate the impact.
He appealed to residents to stop dumping refuse into drains and advised those living in flood-prone areas to relocate upland before the floods arrived.
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