By Oghenefejiro Emado
19, January 2026
The Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has officially flagged off the construction of the N59.7 billion Agbor/Uromi Junction Flyover in Agbor, Ika South Local Government Area.
The groundbreaking ceremony marked the beginning of a new era in infrastructure development in the state, with the governor emphasizing that the project is a critical intervention aimed at improving road safety, preserving lives, and boosting economic activities.
During the flag off ceremony, Governor Oborevwori explained that the flyover was conceived to address the persistent traffic congestion and frequent accidents at the busy Agbor/Uromi Junction, which has claimed lives and destroyed property over the years.
He disclosed that the contract for the design and construction of the flyover had been awarded to Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, with a completion timeline of 14 months.
The project includes a 1.3-kilometre flyover bridge, dual carriageways, ramps, roundabouts, concrete drainage systems, kerbs, and solar-powered streetlights.
The governor stressed the strategic importance of the corridor, describing it to be a major economic and transportation link connecting the Eastern and Western parts of the Niger Delta, while also serving as a gateway to the North.
He noted that upon completion, the flyover would significantly enhance mobility, reduce travel time, expand economic opportunities, and safeguard the lives of thousands of Nigerians who ply the route daily.
Governor Oborevwori also highlighted the employment opportunities the project would generate for engineers, artisans, labourers, transporters, food vendors, and others across the construction value chain.
He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to inclusive and balanced development, noting that the state government had injected N100 billion as a special intervention fund, allocating N4 billion each to the 25 local government areas for infrastructure development.
The governor assured that his administration would ensure the project is completed within schedule, emphasizing that contracts are awarded strictly on merit and competence.
He expressed confidence that the flyover would be completed to the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficiency.
The immediate past Governor of the state, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, described the Agbor/Uromi Junction Flyover as a monumental and impactful project, commending Governor Oborevwori for sustaining continuity and translating plans into tangible development.
Okowa also used the occasion to commend President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, noting that the ongoing economic reforms, though initially challenging, were deliberately steering Nigeria toward a more sustainable future.
The Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Comrade Reuben Izeze, described Governor Oborevwori as an audacious and workaholic leader, reminding the Ika Nation of the many infrastructure projects executed by the administration in the area and sued for continued support for the governor in the years ahead.
Mr Frederich Weiser who spoke on behalf of the management and Board of Directors of Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, expressed appreciation to the Delta State Government for the confidence reposed in it through the award of the project.
The firm pledged to deliver the flyover to the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficiency, and to complete it on schedule with minimal disruption, drawing on its experience with similar projects across the state, including the Ughelli Flyover.
In his remarks, Chairman of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Mr. Chiedu Ebie, assured of the commission’s readiness to collaborate with the Delta State Government to complete the Abraka–Obiaruku–Abavo–Agbor Road, describing it as a vital feeder route to the new flyover.
The project is expected to transform the economic landscape of Delta State, improve road safety, and enhance the quality of life for its citizens.
