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Sheriff Oborevwori hosts officials of Niger Delta Development Commission and Chevron in Asaba.
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Stakeholders discuss progress on 70-kilometre Omadino–Okerenkoko–Escravos road and bridges project.
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Joint technical committee to review designs and prepare for construction.
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has met with the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Samuel Ogbuku, alongside senior officials of the commission and representatives of Chevron to discuss progress on the Omadino–Okerenkoko–Escravos Road and Bridges project.
The meeting, held at the Government House in Asaba on Thursday, focused on advancing the long-planned 70-kilometre infrastructure project expected to include 29 bridges linking several riverine communities in the Niger Delta.
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Speaking during the engagement, Ogbuku highlighted the socio-economic importance of the project, noting that improved road connectivity would stimulate economic activities and enhance mobility across the region.
A representative of Chevron, Segun Kuteyi, said the company remains committed to supporting infrastructure development and community progress in the region.
Stakeholders at the meeting agreed to establish a joint technical committee to finalise cost estimates, validate the project designs and prepare for the commencement of construction.
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Governor Oborevwori welcomed the renewed commitment from the partners and reaffirmed the state government’s support for the project.
He said the state government would set up a technical team to collaborate with the NDDC and Chevron to review the designs, determine project costs, resolve right-of-way issues and ensure that the project is executed by competent contractors for the benefit of communities in the Niger Delta.
