By Oghenefejiro Emado
24, March 2026
Residents of Ofagbe Community in Delta State have staged a protest over the delayed and poorly executed 24km Isoko Ring Road project, demanding Governor Sheriff Oborevwori revoke the contract awarded to Dora-Dan Global Resources.
The protest, led by the President-General of the community, Engr. Cyril Jeke, saw demonstrators express frustration over what they described as the contractor’s inability to deliver on the critical infrastructure project despite multiple interventions by the state government.
The community alleges the contractor lacks capacity and competence, citing years of unmet deadlines and worsening living conditions.
According to the Community, the project, spanning Ellu, Ovrode, Ofagbe, Orie-Irri, Okpe-Isoko, Uro-Irri, and Ada-Irri which was awarded during the administration of former Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa was given December 2022 deadline for completion
Engr. Jeke recalled that several high-level interventions had been made to salvage the situation, including a fact-finding visit by the Deputy Governor and an inspection by Governor Oborevwori in March 2025 but all to no avail.
The Residents further described the pace as “snail-like and unacceptable”, with minimal progress despite financial adjustments
warned that continued delays would further worsen the plight of residents, especially with the rainy season approaching.
“The road has become a nightmare for commuters and residents. Economic activities are crippled, access to essential services is severely affected, and our people are enduring untold hardship daily,” they explained.
Some of the “placards read”
“The Contractor is Incompetent, Revoke the Contract Now,”
“Government Funds, Zero Progress — Why?”,
“This Delay is Unacceptable,” and “Development Delayed is Development Denied,” among others.
Community Impact
Economic activities crippled
Access to essential services severely affected
Residents face hardship, especially during rainy season
Farmers struggle to transport produce
Pregnant women face challenges accessing healthcare
Their take:
Revoke Dora-Dan Global Resources’ contract
Award contract to a more competent contractor with proven capacity
Complete the project within a reasonable timeframe
The Chief of Staff, Government House Asaba, Hon. Johnson Erijo, assured the community that their grievances will be communicated to Governor Oborevwori, promising necessary action will be taken.
I will bring your protest to the attention of His Excellency. As you rightly noted, the government has zero tolerance for shoddy jobs. Necessary action will be taken accordingly,” he said.
He further assured the community that the state government would look into their plight and take appropriate steps to address the situation.
The community has expressed confidence in the Governor’s MORE Agenda but emphasizes the need for firm decisions against failed contractors
Community leaders urge Governor Oborevwori to take action, citing the patience of the people has been overstretched.
