The goal of Oborevwori’s infrastructure drive is to stimulate the local economy, contends ADAEZE EMMANUEL
In a rapidly globalizing world, sub-national governments are increasingly turning to strategic partnerships and infrastructure investment to remain competitive. In Delta State, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori is emerging as a bold advocate of this development model, demonstrating how purposeful governance can transform local economies and improve the quality of life for citizens. His recent engagement in Beijing, China, with the top management of China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC), one of the world’s foremost infrastructure giants, underscores his commitment to delivering sustainable, inclusive development. The meeting, held at the global headquarters of CCECC, was a strategic move by the governor to open new investment channels and attract technical expertise to accelerate infrastructure growth across Delta State.
Accompanied by the Commissioner for Works and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, and his Technical Assistant, Mr. Bob Nakpodia, Governor Oborevwori made a compelling case for deeper collaboration, outlining a comprehensive development strategy rooted in his MORE Agenda, an acronym for Meaningful Development, Opportunities for All, Realistic Reforms, and Enhanced Peace and Security. Governor Oborevwori’s Beijing mission is more than just diplomacy; it reflects a broader drive to lay the physical and institutional groundwork for a modern, competitive Delta State. His infrastructure blueprint is holistic, aiming to link previously underserved riverine communities to urban centers, modernize road networks, and build climate-resilient transport systems that serve both economic and social needs.
