The Delta government on Tuesday approved N230 billion for the execution of projects in roads, health, education, electricity, and other areas, spread across the three senatorial districts.

The state government, in its bid to ensure equity and even development, also approved the award of the N59 billion Uromi Junction Flyover in Ika North-East LGA to Construction Giants, Julius Berger Construction Company.

The commissioner for works (rural roads) and public  information, Charles Aniagwu, while briefing journalists in Asaba, said it was part of the State Executive Council decision at the meeting presided over by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori in Government House.

He also stated that the council approved the construction of another flyover at the Otouwodo end along the Asaba-Ughelli route at a cost of N39.3 billion.

Mr. Aniagwu was flanked by commissioners for Economic Planning, Sonny Ekedayen; Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Ruben Izeze; Health, Joseph Onojame; Riverine Infrastructure, Ebikeme Clark, and the chief press secretary to the governor, Festus Ahon.

Mr Aniagwu, who described the approvals as mind-blowing, said the state government also approved the termination of some contracts that were not performing, making way for benefiting communities to receive full value for the contracts if they had performed.

He stated that the government also approved the payment of retirement benefits to Staff of Delta State University, costing approximately N1.2 billion for no fewer than 132 beneficiaries.

According to the commissioner, some of the repudiated contracts were awarded since 2013.

“Today, the state executive council approved about N230 billion  to cover projects in various sectors; roads, education, health, electricity, and other safety nets across the state,” he said.

Mr Aniagwu stated that the government has approved the construction of the Koloko-Tissu Road in Warri North LGA and also reappraised and approved the rehabilitation and construction of Bomadi Gbarigolor Road at a cost of N4.4 billion.

(NAN)