By Peter Onyekachukwu 
By Peter Onyekachukwu, Warri
DELTA: Governor Sheriff Oborevwori is delivering tangible development across all sectors in Delta State and remains focused on governance despite criticism, the State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, has said.
Speaking at a press conference in Asaba alongside the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Festus Ahon, Aniagwu stated that Oborevwori has consistently chosen to respond to critics with completed projects rather than words.
“When we got to Warri last week for project inspections, the people gave us what has now become the perfect response to anyone trying to distort reality: ‘Governor Sheriff Oborevwori dey show workings, nor be chor chor chor,’ meaning it’s about action, not mere talk,” Aniagwu said.
He noted that Oborevwori’s latest round of project inspections spanned all three senatorial districts, reaffirming the administration’s commitment to value-for-money governance.
Among the projects inspected was the newly completed twin Ubu bridges along the Ughelli-Asaba Expressway, which Aniagwu described as a game-changer in connecting the state’s commercial hub, Warri, to its capital, Asaba.
“This bridge has significantly reduced travel time and improved road safety along that corridor,” he said.
The governor also visited the Isoko Ring Road, where efforts are being intensified to fast-track its completion, and Southern Delta University, Ozoro, where the College of Health Sciences is nearing completion.
“In Ozoro, we were impressed to see that the full block is ready, with an additional structure under construction to complement the medical building. The governor commended the Vice-Chancellor for attracting other projects to the institution,” Aniagwu added.
At Orerokpe, Oborevwori inspected completed projects and assured that the campus would be ready for students by September 2025. Similarly, the governor reaffirmed his commitment to completing Omadino Technical College in Warri South, emphasizing that the school would open for students by September.
The governor also inspected Hospital Road in Warri South, where he pledged to equip the Central Hospital, Warri, Asaba Specialist Hospital, and Delta State University Teaching Hospital, Oghara, with CT scan machines.
Aniagwu further highlighted the progress of key infrastructural projects, including the stormwater drainage at Warri Township Stadium and the construction of three flyovers by Julius Berger.
“Work is moving at a commendable pace, and the governor is ensuring that payments are made as scheduled,” he said.
Other inspected projects included the Orere Bridge, where the contractor was urged to accelerate work, and the 47km Ohoror-Bomadi Road, with intervention ongoing on a 30km stretch.
Aniagwu also noted that Oborevwori recently facilitated a peace agreement between the warring Aladja and Ogbe-Ijoh communities over a long-standing land dispute.
“The two communities have accepted the terms of settlement and pledged to coexist peacefully. The state government has also approved the construction of the Aladja/Ogbe-Ijoh Road to solidify this peace process,” he said.
Taking a swipe at the opposition, Aniagwu accused certain political figures of impersonating ethnic groups in their faceless attacks against the Oborevwori administration.
“Governor Oborevwori will not be distracted. We will not mix politics with governance. More projects will be approved at the next Executive Council meeting,” he said.
Aniagwu further disclosed that the governor has directed that contractors with multiple projects must speed up work and ensure quality or risk losing future contracts.
“Delta is moving forward with visible results. Governor Oborevwori is delivering on his promises, and the evidence is there for all to see,” he said.