Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has outlined steps his administration is taking to address electricity challenges across the state, focusing on policy changes and infrastructure projects to improve power supply and support economic activity.
Speaking during the inauguration of the 31-kilometre rehabilitated Ohoror–Bomadi Road on Tuesday, the governor said several communities that had been without electricity for over a decade have now been reconnected to the national grid, improving daily life and creating economic opportunities.
Oborevwori said the government is working through a structured plan that includes extending 33KV transmission lines, installing transformers, and rehabilitating key electricity infrastructure in underserved areas.
“We are taking deliberate and practical steps to address power supply challenges across Delta State. Efforts are ongoing to extend 33KV lines, install transformers, and rehabilitate critical electricity infrastructure,” the governor stated.
He said the Delta State Electricity Law and the approval of the State Electricity Policy by the Executive Council have provided a legal and institutional framework to tackle power sector issues.
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The Governor said: “As a sub-national, we are fully aware of the power challenges in some parts of the state. With these policy instruments in place, we are better positioned to drive sustainable improvements in electricity supply”.
The governor also said a consulting firm has been engaged to support the implementation of the administration’s MORE Agenda in the power sector.
He added that the firm is carrying out an assessment of electricity infrastructure across the state, with a final report expected to guide further actions.
On ongoing projects, Oborevwori said 33KV overhead lines have been extended and six distribution transformers installed in Ode-Itsekiri, Orugbo, Ajigba, Inorin, Usele, and Ugbodede in Warri South-West Local Government Area. He said the project is expected to be completed before the end of the year.
In Ndokwa East Local Government Area, he said a 2.5MVA transformer has been upgraded to a 5MVA, 33/11KV injection substation at Agbarha-Otor in Ughelli North, restoring electricity to communities that had been without power for more than 10 years.
He added that similar projects are ongoing in Ndokwa West Local Government Area, where distribution transformer substations are being provided to six communities.
The governor also said the rehabilitation of the collapsed 33KV high-tension line from Ogbe-Ogume to Kwale has been completed, while work continues on restoring a 7.5MVA injection substation in Kwale and installing additional transformers.
He said efforts are also ongoing to revive abandoned power facilities in other parts of the state, with approvals already granted by the State Executive Council.
Oborevwori attributed the progress to supportive federal policies and acknowledged the role of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
“These achievements would not have been possible without the economic reforms and visionary leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,” he said.
Beyond electricity, the governor said approvals have been given for the construction of new police divisions across local government areas for State Police, as well as a Special Protection Unit base to strengthen security. He directed the Ministry of Lands and Survey to begin land acquisition for the projects.
Reaffirming his administration’s approach, Oborevwori said the MORE Agenda would continue to be implemented with fairness and inclusion.
He said: “We remain committed to delivering on our promises. We will continue to listen to the people, embrace constructive criticism”