By Yahaya Idris in Delta
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori-led Delta State Government has approved the rehabilitation and reconstruction of public primary and secondary schools across the state’s 25 local government areas.
The decision was reached during the State Executive Council meeting held on Monday and presided over by Governor Oborevwori.
Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Charles Aniagwu, disclosed the approval while briefing journalists after the meeting.
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He said the Ministries of Primary and Secondary Education had been directed to assess schools across the state and determine those requiring rehabilitation or total reconstruction.
The exercise, he explained, is intended to provide safer and more conducive learning environments.
Aniagwu said the governor had directed the ministries to immediately produce the scope of work required for the various schools so that implementation could begin.
Beyond education, the Council approved a number of infrastructure and welfare initiatives covering housing, healthcare and roads.
One of the major approvals was the reconstruction of the 9.35-kilometre Ezhionum–Ogume Road at a cost estimated at more than N7 billion.
The commissioner said the road would improve connectivity between communities, open up rural areas and enhance economic activities.
Other approved roads include Uba Egbelemeji–Ugbenikoko Road in Warri North, Mosogar Community Road Junction–Okwueka Road and the Old Oviorie–Agbarho–Eku Road.
Workers’ Welfare Gets Attention
The Council approved 12 additional duplexes for Permanent Secretaries, following the recent inauguration of residential quarters and provision of official vehicles for the senior civil servants.
Aniagwu also revealed that government was working on a legislative proposal for a 13th-month salary for civil servants in the state.
The proposed initiative, he said, would recognise workers’ commitment to the development of Delta.
Lawmakers, Medical Workers to Get Accommodation
Additional residential quarters were also approved for members of the State House of Assembly following the increase in constituencies from 29 to 38.
The commissioner said the nine additional lawmakers expected from the increase in constituencies would require accommodation.
At Osubi Specialist Hospital, the Council approved 92 residential quarters for medical personnel.
The project comprises 24 units for resident doctors and 68 units for house officers.
The government also approved the completion of storm drainage around the Specialist Hospital in Asaba to address flooding.
At Warri Central Hospital, internal roads are to be reconstructed to improve movement within the facility.
Contracts Terminated Over Poor Performance
The Council also approved the termination of some contracts whose contractors were deemed to have failed to perform at the expected pace.
Aniagwu said the decision followed recommendations by the State Tenders Board.
Affected projects include Okerenkoko Township Road, Adjei Street and School Road interlocking works in a new Warri South layout, and the permanent office complex of DSIEC.
According to Aniagwu, the projects will undergo fresh procurement and may subsequently be awarded to contractors considered capable of delivering them.
He said the move was intended to prevent taxpayers’ resources from remaining tied up in abandoned or poorly executed projects.