All is set in Oshimili North Local Government Area as Senator Peter Nwaoboshi welcomes Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for the official groundbreaking ceremony of the construction of 11.725-kilometre Okpanam–Ugbolu Road project, scheduled to take place today, Thursday, at 10:00 a.m.
The ceremony will hold at the Ugbolu End of the Road, Oshimili North Local Government Area, and is expected to draw top government functionaries, traditional rulers, political leaders, community stakeholders, and residents from across Delta North.
Nwaoboshi, in a statement signed by SPON Media, Comrade Ike Philip Abiagom, in Asaba, said the groundbreaking ceremony marked the beginning of the restoration of peace and stability to the long-suffering and troubled Okpanam–Ugbolu Road.
Nwaoboshi said,Okpanam–Ugbolu Road is a major gateway to many parts of Delta State, adding that it is a resource-rich local government area and he commended Governor Oborevwori for his developmental vision and inclusive leadership, describing the Okpanam–Ugbolu Road project as a major step toward improving infrastructure and enhancing connectivity in the area. It has huge mineral deposits ,arable land for farming and large forest that has been a source of pain for the citizens and a challenge to security forces.
He noted that the project aligns with the governor’s MORE Agenda, which emphasizes Meaningful Development, Opportunities for All, Realistic Reforms, and Enhanced Peace and Security across the state.
According to Nwaoboshi, “This project will not only make movement easier for our people but also stimulate local commerce and open up new economic opportunities for communities in Delta North.”
Residents have expressed excitement over the governor’s planned visit, describing it as a welcome development that will address long-standing road and transport challenges between Okpanam and Ugbolu communities.
The groundbreaking marks another milestone in Governor Oborevwori’s commitment to delivering impactful projects that touch lives across Delta State and when completed, the 11.725-kilometre road will significantly improve the social and economic conditions of the people. It will enhance the movement of people and agricultural produce from farms to markets and reduce post-harvest losses. It will also enhance the security of the communities. Direct and indirect jobs will be created during the construction period,” he said.