By Peter Onyekachukwu 
By Peter Onyekachukwu
Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has once again demonstrated his people-centred leadership style with the ongoing upgrade of infrastructure at the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Orientation Camp in Issele-Uku, Aniocha North Local Government Area.
The project, which involves the construction of 1.2 kilometers of internal roads and 2.4 kilometers of covered drainage, is part of a deliberate move by the state government to improve the welfare and comfort of Corps members during their service year.
Speaking during an inspection of the project on Tuesday, the Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Comrade Reuben Izeze, said the governor personally approved the work after expressing concern over the deplorable state of the camp roads and how they reflected on the image of the state.
“Until now, the internal roads within the NYSC Orientation Camp were practically non-existent,” Izeze said. “The rainy season has made everywhere muddy, and that leaves a bad impression. For many Corps members, this is their only encounter with Delta State. The condition of the camp becomes their lasting impression of our state.”
Izeze praised Governor Oborevwori for taking the initiative, noting that the governor’s decision to prioritize the comfort of Corps members reflects his human approach to governance.
“Only a leader with empathy can take such a step. He knows what it means for his own children to serve in places far from home. That’s why he wants others serving in Delta to feel welcomed and comfortable,” Izeze said.
He added that the new road network will improve access within the camp, particularly in the residential, parade, and recreation areas, giving Corps members a more dignified and memorable orientation experience.
The project contractor, Mr. Rony Karam, assured that the work is progressing steadily and is on track for completion within two months. “We’re almost done with the drainage. Next is the earthworks, stone base, and asphalt laying,” he said.
Meanwhile, during the same inspection tour, the commissioner expressed dissatisfaction with the state of the Nnemiyi erosion control project, which was meant to connect to the storm drainage system along the Okpanam–Ibusa Bypass Road.
“The project has been abandoned for over two years. It was inherited from the previous administration, and the contractor has clearly failed to meet agreed terms,” Izeze stated. “I will recommend to the Governor that the contract be terminated due to non-performance.”
The developments highlight the Oborevwori administration’s focus on accountability and infrastructural improvement, especially when it concerns the well-being of citizens and national service participants.