From Owen Akenzua, Asaba
Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu has called on Deltans to sustain their support for Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s administration in its determination to expand the frontiers of sustainable development through the ‘MORE Agenda’.
Aniagwu made the call in an interview with journalists shortly after inspecting the Issele-Azagba/Otulu Road project in Aniocha North Local Government Area, as well as Idumu Etiti Street project in Owerre Olubor and Mission Road/Ogboi Street project in Akumazi both in Ika North East Local Government Area.
He disclosed that the state government is impressed with the kind of cooperation it is getting from various communities over Governor Oborevwori’s developmental strides, adding that he does not need anybody to tell him that Deltans are very happy about the various road projects.
The commissioner pointed out that Governor Oborevwori is irrevocably committed to ensuring that Deltans get commensurate value for money spent on projects, stressing that it was for this reason that he placed emphasis on routine project inspection.
“The reason why we are going around to see these projects is because Oborowori has made it clear that we must derive value for the money that we deploy for the construction of projects, be they in the road sector, in the housing sector, in the health sector, in the education sector or in any other sector for that matter.
“For us to be able to derive that value, we need to ensure that we are not being shortchanged by any of the contractors and that our field officers and engineers are also living up to expectation, ensuring that all projects are delivered according to specification as per the Bill of Engineering Measurement and Evaluation.
“That is the main reason why we have continued to visit these projects. Like we have mentioned, we have visited projects in Aniocha North and South. We are now in lka North-East, to ensure that Deltans derive value for money being spent on projects.
“We are impressed with the kind of cooperation we are getting from these communities, I do not need anybody to tell me that they are happy about these roads.
“They have, in spite of the fact that I am from this area, continued to have kind words for the governor. What we are also seeing is that the spread of these projects speaks to two major aspects of the governor’s plan of development which are meaningful development, as well as opportunities for all.
“You can see that the governor is taking projects to different places. I am happy that we are seeing that for every local government we go to, you can see projects. When the governor was given an award, it was in terms of financial management and infrastructure.
“You could see that it was practical. We have seen some persons in the opposition who possibly do not even understand what is happening and they are saying stories that are at variance with reality.
“The reality is that Governor Oborevwori is sure that he is going to continue to reply with projects, and you are seeing them. So, the more they paint pictures that are not in line with reality, the more projects we are going to show them that Oborevwori is not sleeping.
“I am happy that Deltans are appreciative people and by the grace of God, ahead of 2027, they will speak and they will speak loudly,” Aniagwu added.
