By Oghenefejiro Emado

10, November 2026

Warri: The Delta State Executive Council (EXCO) on Monday approved a 2027 Appropriation Bill of *N1,236,874,981,081* for transmission to the Delta State House of Assembly, alongside a raft of road, education, judicial and community development projects across the state.

The meeting, presided over by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori at the Government House Annex, Warri, also approved accelerated timelines for two major ongoing road projects.

Briefing journalists after the meeting, the Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Charles Aniagwu said the budget would provide the financial framework for ongoing and new projects in 2027.

He was accompanied by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Festus Ahon

“The government remains committed to sustaining project delivery and ensuring infrastructure development continued across different parts of Delta despite ongoing political activities,” Aniagwu said.

Roads dominate approvals

The Council approved construction, reconstruction and rehabilitation works across the three senatorial districts.

In Oshimili North approval was given for the Ministry of Works Multi-Purpose Cooperative Road at Okotomi, Okpanam, and for Savage Onianwa Close, Frederick Osy Osadebe Drive and Professor Dili Ofuokwu Street in Ibusa.

In Oshimili South, the approvals covered Ennayelugo Crescent with a spur to Bremmy Hotel Street in Bonsac, Asaba; Pat Manuel Muotoh Street with adjoining spurs and overlay off Rose Ojeh Street; Dr Chukwuka Obiora Street and Favour Odogwu Street.

Also in Asaba, the Council approved Gallant Chi Chi, Engr. Fred Ejiofor and Obiegbune Streets, Professor Sam Osamene Street and the reconstruction of Iseke Road with adjoining spurs in Zappa Community.

In Udu the Council approved the reconstruction of the Otor-Udu–Owhrode/Orhuwhorun/Mofor Road, with a spur at Erhiephiyor and Usiefrun.

Other approvals include the rehabilitation of Aladja Road from Premium Steel Mill, formerly DSC, to Aladja Town; Okuokprere Community Road in Ethiope West; Amori Road in Mosogar; and Etevie Ikosa Okpi/Primary Health Care Road in Emu-Unor, Ndokwa West.

In Isoko North, the Emevor–Ivrogbor–Orogun Road, Phase Three, was approved, while the Kolokolo-Tisun Road, Phase Two, in Warri North also got approval.

The Council also approved a section of MTN Road, from Okirighwire Road to Flourish International School, with a spur to Town Gate Road in Sapele.

In Aniocha South, approval was given for Obi Dr. HRM Ifechukwude Okonjo Street and Obi Palace Internal Road, the reconstruction of Umu Jeboma and Ogbeokwuni Streets, and maintenance of critical failed sections around Ogwashi-Uku.

The Council further approved rehabilitation of two kilometres on either side of the Benin-Asaba Expressway at Ubulu-Okiti, rehabilitation of the Old Lagos-Asaba Road in Agbor, and construction of Ighegheidin and Osih Streets in Boji-Boji Owa, Ika North East.

Also approved was the construction of Ewere Street through Isimi Road, from Area Five Junction to Second Powerline Road, in Boji-Boji Owa.

Timelines shortened

Aniagwu said the Council also moved to fast-track ongoing projects.

The completion period for the reconstruction of PTI-Eku Road, from Chainage 3+600 to Ugolo Junction in Okpe, was reduced from 12 months to seven months.

Similarly, Phase Two of the Warri Internal Ring Road, from NPA Gate to Effurun Flyover Expressway, was reduced from 12 months to eight months.

Judiciary, security, education

In the judicial sector, the Council approved five additional residential houses for judges to improve accommodation and working conditions.

It ratified the construction of a modern police station and staff quarters at Osubi in Okpe Local Government Area.

In education, the Council ratified the completion of the administrative block of the College of Education, Warri.

It also ratified the installation of standard solar streetlights across DESOPADEC mandate areas to improve public lighting and community safety.

Government must be felt everywhere

Aniagwu said the spread of the projects reflected the administration’s policy of even development, rather than concentration in a few locations.

He said the decision to hold the EXCO meeting in Warri was deliberate, to bring government closer to residents outside the state capital.

“Governor Oborevwori believes that people outside Asaba should also experience the presence of government through holding important government activities and distributing development projects,” he said.

He added that political activities would not distract the administration from delivering projects and improving living conditions.