THIRD YEAR ANNIVERSARY: Oborevwori Has Surpassed Expectations – Jamani

......calls for more support for Oborewvori 

The Delta State Commissioner for Environment, Hon. Ejiro Jamani, has reaffirmed the state government's commitment to infrastructure development, environmental sustainability, and flood management.

The Commissioner stated this on Monday, 25 May 2026, at the state secretariat in Asaba ahead of the 3rd-year anniversary of Governor Sheriff Oborewvori in office.

Jamani said, The Oborevwori-led administration has governed Delta State with visible achievements across all sectors of the economy.

He said residents who have not visited the state since the commencement of Governor Oborewvori's administration would be surprised by the level of transformation and development projects spread across the 25 local government areas.

According to him, “This administration has exceeded expectations. The governor promised meaningful development for Deltans, and today those projects are visible everywhere."

He maintained that "opportunities are available for everyone, reforms are ongoing, and business security has improved significantly.”Hon. Jamai noted that the current administration’s MORE Agenda, which focuses on meaningful development, opportunities for all, realistic reforms, and enhanced peace and security, was highlighted as the driving force behind the state’s progress.

He noted that despite early criticism and doubts about Governor Oborevwori’s leadership capacity, the governor has silenced critics through the execution of impactful projects across the state.

He said, “There is no local government area in Delta State where the governor has not made his mark, from Delta South to Delta North, from Isoko South and Isoko North to Warri and the riverine communities, infrastructure projects are ongoing everywhere”.

The Commissioner also emphasized the state government's proactive approach to environmental management and flood control, especially during the rainy season.

"The state government begins flood preparedness activities as early as January every year, these activities include clearing drainage systems, opening water channels, and sensitizing flood-prone communities."

“We have consistently taken proactive measures over the past three years. We clear drains, open water channels, and engage communities that are vulnerable to flooding."

"Where necessary, internally displaced persons (IDP) camps are prepared across the three senatorial districts,” the commissioner explained."

He also revealed that Delta State had already been identified among states likely to experience flooding this year, prompting intensified collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Environment, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), and the World Bank.

He said in Asaba, the state capital, the government has completed all eight phases of its stormwater drainage project ahead of the peak rainy season.

He named the benefiting areas of the drainage infrastructure to include DBS Road, DLA Road, Okpanam Road, Camp 74, Summit Road, Anglican Girls Grammar School axis, and surrounding communities previously known for severe flooding.

He also disclosed that underground stormwater drainage systems have been constructed in Agbor, while massive vehicular-sized drainage projects are ongoing in Osubi, Ughelli, Effurun, and Warri.

He, however, urged residents to maintain a clean and safe environment. “Our advice to residents is simple: own your environment, keep your surroundings clean, clear grasses and drains, and stop indiscriminate dumping of refuse, flood prevention is a collective responsibility."