Delta Govt approves roads, drainage for NYSC camp in Issele-Uku

The Delta State Government has given its approval for the construction of 1.2 kilometers of internal roads and 2.4 kilometers of covered drainage at the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Orientation Camp in Issele-Uku, Aniocha North Local Government Area. The project is slated for completion within two months, with significant progress already made on the drainage work.

Speaking after an inspection of the project on Tuesday, Comrade Reuben Izeze, the State Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), stated that Governor Sheriff Oborevwori was deeply concerned about the dilapidated condition of the camp’s internal roads and the negative impression it could create for Corps members.

 “Until now, the internal roads within the NYSC Orientation Camp were practically non-existent. That’s the best way to describe it. If you are familiar with this area, you will know that the rainy season has begun, and everywhere is already muddy,” he said.

Commissioner Izeze emphasized the importance of the NYSC camp as a first and sometimes only encounter for many Corps members with Delta State.

He highlighted Governor Oborevwori’s belief that the three weeks spent by Corps members at the orientation camp should be memorable and hospitable, a sentiment he attributed to the Governor’s understanding of the importance of comfort, especially as his own children have served or are serving in various parts of the country.

“Governor Oborevwori understands this. But more importantly, he believes that the three weeks Corps members spend at the Delta State orientation camp should be memorable and hospitable. Only a leader with a human face to governance can truly appreciate that.”

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The project contractor, Mr. Rony Karam, confirmed that the work is on schedule, noting that the drainage construction is almost complete.

He added that earthworks, stone base, and asphalt laying would commence shortly, with the entire project expected to be finished within two months.

In a related development, Commissioner Izeze expressed concern over the abandoned Nnemiyi erosion control project, which was designed to connect to the storm drainage system along the Okpanam–Ibusa Bypass Road.

He described the inherited project as being “over two years old” and “clearly frustrated.”

 “From what I see here, the project has stalled due to the contractor’s failure to meet the terms of the agreement, for reasons best known to him. Therefore, I will report back to the Governor.”

Commissioner Izeze indicated his intention to report the stalled erosion control project back to the Governor, citing the contractor’s failure to meet agreement terms as the reason for the delay.

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