Delta Reconnects Communities To National Grid

Delta State government has said some communities which had been without electricity for over a decade have been reconnected to the national grid.

Governor Sheriff Oborevwori stated this yesterday at the inauguration of the reconstructed 31-kilometre Ohoror–Bomadi Road, a strategic corridor linking Ughelli North, Ughelli South, Patani, Burutu, Bomadi and Burutu local government areas.

He said his administration was taking proactive steps to address electricity challenges through policy reforms and infrastructure upgrades, including the extension of transmission lines and installation of transformers in previously underserved communities.

According to him, his administration apart from improving living conditions and economic prospects, is deliberately rewriting the development story of riverine communities through massive infrastructure investments and people-focused projects, policies and programmes.

Oborevwori described the project as a major milestone in his administration’s resolve to ensure equitable development across all parts of the state, particularly the historically underserved riverine areas.

“We are resolved to rewrite the story of our riverine communities. Our administration is committed to ensuring that sustainable development gets to every part of the state, regardless of terrain or location,” he insisted.

He noted that the road project would significantly boost socio-economic activities in the affected communities by improving connectivity, facilitating trade, and enhancing access to essential services.

According to him, the project will positively impact at least five local government areas, opening up economic opportunities and reducing travel time across the region.

The governor emphasised that infrastructure development remains a critical driver of economic growth, noting that improved road networks would connect farmers to markets, attract investments and strengthen rural-urban integration.

Providing details of the project, Oborevwori explained that the scope of work included extensive engineering interventions tailored to the swampy terrain, such as sand filling, soil stabilization, concrete reinforcement, embankment protection and asphalt surfacing.

He added that the road spans widths of between 6.5 and 10.3 metres, with hard shoulders in some sections.

Earlier, the commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, said the 31-kilometre road project traverses multiple communities and features modern engineering solutions designed to ensure durability in difficult terrain.

In his welcome address, the chairman of Bomadi LGA, Hon. Dagidi Andaye, expressed appreciation to the governor for what he described as a historic intervention, noting that the area had not witnessed such a project in over 16 years.

Speaking on behalf of the people, community leaders and stakeholders, HRM Pere Luke Kalalanama and 1st vice chairman of Delta State Traditional Rulers Council, commended the governor for his inclusive governance style and commitment to development, assuring him and President Bola Tinubu of their continued support and massive votes in the 2027 elections.