The Member representing Ughelli North, Ughelli South and Udu Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon. (Rev.) Francis Ejiroghene Waive, has commended Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, for initiating the Otovwodo Flyover Bridge in Ughelli, describing it as a legacy project that will significantly enhance mobility and improve the quality of life of residents.
Waive gave the commendation in a statement issued on the occasion of the groundbreaking ceremony of the project, noting that the Oborevwori administration has continued to leave enduring footprints across the state through people-oriented infrastructure.
“Your footprints are all over the state with projects that will outlive all of us—projects that enhance the quality of life of our people and set a benchmark for governance in Delta State,” the lawmaker said.
He noted that the Otovwodo Flyover Bridge has placed Ughelli North, Ughelli South and Udu Federal Constituency among beneficiaries of major infrastructure development under the current administration.
“Ughelli North, Ughelli South and Udu Federal Constituency is now a beneficiary of your flyover bridges with the groundbreaking ceremony of the Otovwodo Flyover Bridge today. Thank you, Your Excellency,” Waive stated.
According to him, the project has raised expectations for further infrastructural development across the constituency and other parts of the state.
“With this development, other areas of the constituency and indeed Delta State can look forward to mega projects coming to their areas,” he added.
Waive also disclosed that the reconstruction of the Udu Bridge to ECN Road has been included in the 2026 Delta State budget, with contract awards expected in the first quarter of the year.
“Already, you have included the reconstruction of the Udu Bridge to ECN Road in the 2026 budget of the state, with contract awards slated for the first quarter of the year,” he said.
The federal lawmaker prayed for the governor, wishing him good health, wisdom, and divine guidance to continue delivering impactful governance to the people of Delta State.
