The Delta State Government has granted approval for the allocation of N15.7 billion for the implementation of Phase 3 flood control initiatives in Warri/Effurun and surrounding areas within Warri South and Uvwie Local Government Areas.
This was disclosed during the State Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, the State Commissioner for Information, Dr. Ifeanyi Osuoza on Thursday, February 8.
They said that phase 3 of the control measures will cover Airport Road, Ugborikoko, Bendel Estate, and Ugboroke and environs in Uvwie and Warri South Local Government Areas.
Osuoza said the Executive Council also approved an N600 million counterpart fund for the Sustainable Development Goals Conditional Grants Scheme for Delta State.
He said, “We had a very engaging session at Exco, and above all Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and the Exco took note of the hardship that Nigerians and Deltans are going through and he has resolved to make sure that he does everything humanly possible to put smiles on the faces of Deltans.
“One of the major projects approved today is the flood control measures in Warri/Effurun and Environs Phase 3.
“Phase 1 and Phase 2 were awarded long ago while Phase 3 entails Airport Road, Ugborikoko, Bendel Estate, and Ugboroke in Uvwie and Warri South at a cost of N15.7bn
“The second approval we got is the approval for the release of N600 million counterpart fund for the implementation of the 2024 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Conditional Grants and Schemes for Delta State.”
