Delta State Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Comrade Reuben Izeze, emphasized on Wednesday that Governor Sheriff Oborevwori is committed to building durable infrastructure to promote the economic stability of the state. During an unscheduled inspection of the Obo River bridge along Sector C of the Ughelli-Asaba highway, Izeze assessed the quality of the ongoing construction.
“Our visit today aligns with Governor Oborevwori’s vision to create lasting infrastructure for the benefit of Delta’s residents. We will leave no stone unturned to fulfill this mandate,” Izeze said. The commissioner stressed the importance of monitoring project progress to ensure high standards are maintained.
At the site, the ministry team collected a sample of concrete for a “Concrete Cube Test” to verify if it met design specifications. The project, currently 45 percent complete, is scheduled for completion in 2025.
Mr. Zhou, the Site Supervisor, expressed satisfaction with the visit and reassured that work was progressing steadily and safely, promising the project would be delivered on time and according to specifications. Zhou was pleased with the surprise visit, noting that his team was prepared and committed to maintaining their reputation for delivering quality work.
In a related development, Izeze also visited the erosion site at Obinomba community in Ukwuani Local Government Area, accompanied by Hon. Chukwudi Dafe, who represents the Ukwuani State Constituency in the House of Assembly. The visit aimed to assess the severe erosion concerns threatening the community. Izeze promised to report his findings to the appropriate authorities to ensure timely intervention.
Residents of Obinomba expressed their fears of the community’s potential collapse due to the recurring tornado-like erosion and urged the state government to take immediate action to save their homes.