From Owen Akenzua, Asaba
Delta State governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, said his administration has released over N1 billion to the contractor handling the College of Health Sciences project at the Delta State University of Science and Technology, DSUST, Ozoro, Isoko North Local Government Area.
Oborevwori disclosed this at the inauguration of the 4.04km Emevor-Orogun Phase 1 with 5.555km accompanying side drains at Emevor Community in the local government area.
The governor, who paid tribute to his predecessor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, under whose administration the contract for the first phase of the project was awarded, appreciated the people of Emevor and Isoko nation for standing by his administration, assuring that they would not be disappointed.
Oborevwori, who announced the approval of the second phase of the project, also lauded the contractor, Emorock Construction Concepts, for a job well done.
“We have released over N1 billion to the contractor handling the College of Health Sciences project at the Delta State University of Science and Technology, Ozoro. It is a big project and I can assure you that it will be completed by October this year.
“I must acknowledge and appreciate my predecessor under whose stewardship the contract for the first phase of this road was awarded and construction commenced. I am proud to say that this road was constructed by an indigenous contractor who has delivered on the job.
“In line with my promise not to abandon ongoing projects inherited from the previous administration, I came to inspect this project on March 8 and April 8 to ensure that this phase of the road is put to use before the rains,” he said.
He said when the full length of the road is completed, it would reduce travel time significantly around the corridor.
