Delta State Commissioner for Information, Dr. Mike Osuoza (middle), his Works (Highways and Urban), counterpart, Hon Reuben Izeze (right), the Director General, Warri, Uvwie and Environs Development Agency, Prince Godwin Ejinyere (2nd left), and the Chief Press Secretary to Governor, Sir Fetus Ahon, briefing Journalists shortly after the State weekly Executive Council meeting at Government House, Asaba on Thursday. Pix Enarusai Bripin.
ASABA/Nigeria: In a decisive move to tackle the persisting issue of flooding in Warri/Effurun and environs, the Delta State Executive Council has approved a substantial budget of N15.7 billion for the construction of Phase 3 flood control measures.
The decision, reached during Thursday’s session presided over by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, underscores the government’s commitment to alleviating the hardships faced by its citizens.
Speaking to journalists after the council meeting, State Commissioner for Information, Dr. Ifeanyi Osuoza, highlighted the significance of the approved projects. He outlined that Phase 3 of the flood control measures will encompass critical areas including Airport Road, Ugborikoko, Bendel Estate, and Ugboroke, spanning Uvwie and Warri South Local Government Areas.
“The approval of Phase 3, at a cost of N15.7 billion, demonstrates our administration’s proactive approach in addressing the challenges posed by flooding in these vital regions,” remarked Osuoza, flanked by Commissioner for Works Highways and Urban Roads, Comrade Reuben Izeze, Director-General of Warri, Uvwie and Environs Development Agency (WUEDA), Prince Godwin Ejinyere, and Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Festus Ahon.
Furthermore, Osuoza emphasized the government’s commitment to broader development goals, revealing that an additional N600 million counterpart fund has been earmarked for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Conditional Grants Scheme. This allocation aims to bolster Delta State’s efforts in achieving sustainable development targets.
“We had a very engaging session at today’s Exco, and above all, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and the Exco took note of the hardship that Nigerians and Deltans are going through,” Osuoza stated. “He has resolved to make sure that he does everything humanly possible to put smiles on the faces of Deltans.”
Providing further insights, Director-General of WUEDA, Prince Godwin Ejinyere, disclosed that Phase 1 of the flood control measures has been successfully completed, while Phase 2 is nearing 85 percent completion. He emphasized ongoing efforts to devise comprehensive solutions for flood control, particularly in the Warri Stadium area, and highlighted ongoing design work in vulnerable communities such as Enerhen Community, Igbudu, and Odibo Estate.
