By Ossai Success

As the year 2024 comes to a close today, I present to you the Governor of the Year 2024: His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, the Governor of Delta State.

Governor Oborevwori’s impressive achievements have earned him the prestigious Governor of the Year 2024 award. His administration’s remarkable progress within a short period is a testament to his leadership and vision.

After searching the records of governors across the country, I can categorically state that no governor can match the governor of Delta State in terms of achievements. Notably, his administration has undertaken the construction of over 513 projects, primarily focusing on road infrastructure, covering nearly 1,500 kilometers and also trained and empowered over 200,000 youths across the state .

Some of his notable achievements include: We have the ongoing construction work on flyover bridges, at PTI Junction, DSC Roundabout and Enerhen Junction, being executed by Julius Berger, ongoing completion of the Ughelli-Asaba dual carriageway, The Emevor-Orogun road phase 1 was also completed and inaugurated in 2024, while a contract for the Phase 2 has also been awarded, The completed Okpanam-Ibusa bypass and several other roads within the capital territory were completed and inaugurated within the year, Ughelli Ring Road project, Isheagu-Ewulu Road, Obi-Ibabu Road, Beneku Bridge, ongoing construction of Trans-Warri Roads, Orere bridge, Upper and Lower Erejuwa as well as other connecting roads within Warri, Effurun, Okpe and Sapele areas. Riverine communities in Warri South-West and Burutu Local Government Areas .

Other achievements that made him unprecedented include the Ongoing completion of the agro-industrial park at Azagba-Ogwashi, Recruitment of over 3000 teaching and non-teaching staff in 22 LGAs, Ongoing construction of the internal roads in Warri metropolis, Ongoing reconstruction of Uti Road, Effurun, Ongoing construction of the Isoko Ring Road, Payment of N5.522bn promotion arrears for civil servants, Executive order for the evacuation of the illegal market at Otovwodo, Executive order for the demolition of illegal structures that are blocking water channels, Facilitated and guaranteed N40bn pension payment to LGA pensioners, Approval of palliative payment of N10,000 to each of the 50,196 civil servants in Delta State including the 10 tertiary institutions for three (3) months, Approval of rotational work schedule for all civil servants between grade Levels 1-14 for a maximum of three (3) days a week till further notice while levels 15 and above are to work out what is convenient in their respective MDAs.

More of the achievements that has distinguished him out include the Reconstruction of the collapsed Umeh bridge, Ongoing construction of Orere-Ewu bridge at Ewu, Ughelli South Local Government Area, Desilting of blocked drainages as part of measures to tackle flooding in Warri, Uvwie and environs, Ongoing completion of Kwale-Beneku bridge, Completion of Ohorhe-Adagbrasa-Ugolo-Okuodiete road with a spur from Adagbrasa to Ughwagba community to Okan junction along the Eku-Osubi-Effurun Road in Okpe Local Government Area, Construction of an access road to Federal Housing Estate, Ugboroke.

Others that also earned him the accolades across the country include the Ongoing reconstruction of Upper and Lower Erejuwa Roads in Warri which includ, Rehabilitation of Esisi Road from Warri Sapele Road to Estate roundabout with a spur to Nana College to link Ajamimogha, Ongoing rehabilitation and asphalt overlay of the failed sections of PTI Road in Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area, Ongoing rehabilitation and asphalt overlay of the failed sections of PTI Road in Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area, Rehabilitation and asphalt overlay of Oviri Court-Adagbrasa Road in Okpe Local Government Area, Approval of the construction of roads around Otovwodo junction in Ughelli North Local Government Area, Ongoing construction of Nsukwa-Umute-Adonte Road Phase 1 from Nsukwa to Umute in Aniocha South Local Government Area, Remedial works for the failed approach to the bridge at Bedesegba along Ohoror-Bomadi Road in Bomadi Local Government Area, Installation of all-in-one LED solar-powered street lights from Effurun roundabout to NPA through Effurun-Sapele road and Approval of the payment of the 2023 counterpart fund for the Universal Basic Education Programme and for the organisation/hosting of the 7th Edition of the National Youth Games in the state.

He also have the Ongoing construction of the Isoko and Ogwashi-Uku sections of the Asaba-Ughelli Highway, Ongoing completion of Ishiagu bridge, Completion of the New High Court Complex at Asaba, Ongoing completion of Ishiagu bridge, Completion of the New High Court Complex at Asaba, Reconstruction of the bridge railings at the Udu bridge, Ongoing reconstruction of the Umutu-Obiaruku-Abraka-Eku old road, Ongoing construction of a flyover at the DSC roundabout and a cloverleaf interchange on the existing Effurun roundabout flyover, Emergence of Delta as the safest state for oil and gas investments, Payment of the 2023 bursary to Delta State students, Ongoing construction of Jolly Avenue, Onicha-Ugbo, Aniocha North Local Government Area, Delta State, Approval of 100 hectares of land for the Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences, Kwale, Ndokwa West Local Government Area, Delta Stat, Ongoing construction of Uruevwere/Ophororo/Uvwriche/Ogode/Owarovwori Agadama road with a spur at Ogode to Oreba/Awon road phase 1 from Uruevwere to Ophororo in Uwheru clan, Ughelli North Local Government Area, Delta State, Reconstruction of the failed portions of Ibusa road, Asaba, Delta State, Reconstruction of Otovwodo road, Ughelli, Ughelli North Local Government Area with concrete pavement, Reconstruction of Edo guest house road, Ekpan, Uvwie Local Govern, Provision of ICT equipment at Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku, Ongoing construction of Ajuya Street, Warri South Local Government Area, Delta State, Ongoing construction of Egbe Street, Warri South Local Government Area, Delta Stat, Ongoing construction of College Road, Warri South Local Government Area, Delta State, Launching of a comprehensive support system for the empowerment of 5,426 Deltans, comprising 1,600 petty traders, 1,826 artisans and 2000 female entrepreneurs, Approval for the release of funds to support the activities of the D-CARES Programme across various delivery platforms. D-CARES means Delta COVID-19 Action Recovery and Stimulus, Ongoing reconstruction of the Old Ughelli-Warri road in Agbarho.

Governor Oborevwori’s Social welfare programmes also gained momentum during the year, with the D-CARES programme providing financial assistance to 250,000 Deltans, including the elderly, people living with disabilities, and other vulnerable groups.

The government distributed ₦500 million to over 5,000 traders and artisans, aiming to boost small businesses and improve livelihoods.

As a governor that has partnerships with the security operatives in Delta State, he donated 31 vehicles, including 23 Hilux pickups and eight Sienna wagons, in addition to four Hilux vehicles previously delivered.

Governor Oborevwori’s MORE Agenda has been instrumental in driving his administration’s successes.

The agenda focuses on five key areas: __ MORE Agenda,” an acronym representing Meaningful Development, Opportunities for All, Realistic Reforms, and Enhanced Peace and Security.

His commitment to serving the people of Delta State is evident in his administration’s accomplishments, making him a deserving of the Governor of the Year 2024 .

Ossai Ovie Success is the Senior Special Assistant On Media To The Delta State Governor