The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has announced a major partnership with Chevron Nigeria Limited to construct the 70.75-kilometer Omadino-Okerenkoko-Escravos Road, connecting Warri to Escravos in Delta State.
This crucial infrastructure project aims to improve access to Escravos, a key hub for oil and gas activities, and is expected to enhance transportation, thereby boosting local and regional economic development.
The road will improve connectivity, facilitating the smoother movement of goods and people, while supporting ongoing oil and gas projects in the region. The announcement was made via the NDDC’s official X (formerly Twitter).
NDDC Managing Director Samuel Ogbuku emphasized the road’s importance, noting that it would play a pivotal role in supporting oil production and promoting local economic growth. He highlighted that the project would enhance transportation efficiency, benefiting trade and service access for communities along the route.
Ogbuku also underscored the significance of the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model driving the project, reflecting the government’s commitment to engaging stakeholders and accelerating infrastructure development in the Niger Delta.
Additionally, he referenced the successful collaboration between the NDDC and Shell Petroleum on the Ogbia-Nembe Road project, calling it a model for future public-private sector partnerships.
