Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, has credited Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s commitment to equitable project distribution as the driving force behind the prevailing peace and stability in the state.
Speaking on TVC’s Politics Tonight on Friday, Aniagwu said the governor’s inclusive governance style, transparency, and prudent management of state resources have deepened public trust and accelerated infrastructure development across Delta.
He noted that since assuming office in 2023, Governor Oborevwori has anchored his administration on four thematic pillars — Meaningful Development, Opportunities for All, Realistic Reforms, and Enhanced Peace and Security — which serve as benchmarks for assessing government performance.
“From the onset, the Governor made it clear that the people’s money must work for the people,” Aniagwu said. “He has brought transparency and accountability into governance and has not borrowed a dime from any financial institution since taking office. Instead, he has prudently managed resources while offsetting over 50 per cent of inherited debts.”
According to the Commissioner, the Oborevwori administration has embarked on an ambitious infrastructure expansion programme covering all 25 local government areas, including the construction of road networks, bridges, and rural connectivity projects.
He disclosed that each local government area was initially allocated ₦1 billion for rural roads in the 2024 budget, which has been increased to ₦2.1 billion in the 2025 proposal, with plans to raise it further to ₦5 billion in 2026.
Aniagwu said the initiative has removed political bias from project allocation, ensuring that even remote and riverine communities benefit from government presence.
“In every local government area today, the footprints of Governor Oborevwori are clearly visible,” he said. “Projects are being executed not based on politics or votes, but on the conviction that every Deltan deserves access to development.”
He highlighted ongoing bridge projects in Orere and Asabasi, as well as rural road works linking Usiri, Ndokwa East, Bulu-Angiama, Patani, Uduophori, and Gbaregolor, among others, as examples of the administration’s commitment to inclusive growth.
Aniagwu attributed the state’s sustained peace to the equitable distribution of projects and deliberate attention to oil-bearing and riverine communities.
“Before now, people complained that projects were always in the pipeline. But this administration has taken them out of the pipeline and put them on the ground,” he said. “When citizens see their clinics renovated, roads constructed, and schools upgraded, the tendency for agitation diminishes.”
The Commissioner also revealed that the government has introduced a whistleblower mechanism to enhance transparency in project execution. Through this initiative, citizens can submit evidence of substandard work via a dedicated line, which the governor personally monitors.
“If you send evidence of poor work, the governor himself responds. That’s why everyone involved in project delivery is sitting up,” he stated.
Aniagwu further disclosed that the governor recently approved the release of ₦8.4 billion to the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC) to settle contractor debts dating back to 2010. Contractors owed up to ₦20 million were paid in full, while those owed higher sums received 50 per cent as part payment.
Additionally, he noted that Governor Oborevwori has cleared arrears of civil service promotions and addressed pension liabilities, releasing about ₦10 billion to offset outstanding payments.
“Governor Oborevwori is matching promises with action,” Aniagwu emphasized. “His fiscal discipline, transparency, and fairness have strengthened confidence in government and deepened peace in our state.”
He concluded by inviting journalists and independent observers to visit Delta State to verify the ongoing transformation.
“We don’t just talk about projects; we invite people to come and see. Peace thrives when citizens can see that government is working for them,” Aniagwu said.
