NDDC to unveil N84bn projects in Niger Delta

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) will over the next two weeks commission 92 infrastructure projects executed at a cost of N84 billion across the nine states in the region.

NDDC Director of Corporate Affairs Pius Ughakpoteni made this known via a statement issued on Saturday, May 18, 2024.

Ughakpoteni noted that the projects speak of the impact the commission has been making in changing the development narratives of the Niger Delta region.

The projects, according to him, include the 25.7-kilometre Ogbia-Nembe Road, which creates a road link to the ancient city of Nembe; 9.15km of pre-fabricated vertical drains on the swamp and seven bridges; and 132KV Transmission Line and I32KV/33KV Substation electrification project executed at a cost of N8.3 billion to optimise power supply to Local Government Areas in the southern part of Ondo State.

The NDDC spokesman added: “The project covers the construction of 45km double circuit 33KV feeder lines from Omotosho Power Station (Hook-up point) to Okitipupa and two 30MVA, 132/33KV Injection Substations with breakers, gantry and substation automation. It also includes the construction of a 3-bedroom semi-detached bungalow as service quarters.

“The capacity of this power station is optimised with the provision of 2 x 60MVA, 132/33KV transformer and other ancillary works at Okitipupa Injection Substation, rehabilitation of 35km 33/11KV transmission from Okitipupa-Igbokoda-Ugbonla and environs and the construction of 1km rigid pavement.”

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said the electricity project will complement the Federal Government’s effort in the power sector by improving power supply to Okitipupa, Igbokoda, and other neighbouring communities in Ondo South Senatorial District with direct value chain in small and medium scale industries, job creation, and consequently engender growth and development in Ondo State.

He stated that the NDDC will, in Akwa Ibom State, commission the 6.87-kilometre Iko-Iwuochang road in the southern part of the state.

According to him, the road project consists of a two-lane single carriageway, a 600-metre bridge, and side drains.

The NDDC spokesperson noted that the N10 billion virgin road project links 20 communities and is separated by the Qua Iboe River.

Ughakpoteni further disclosed that the NDDC will commission the Obehie to Oke Ikpe road reconstructed at a cost of N3.5 billion in Abia State, adding that the nine-kilometre road restores the road link between Rivers and Akwa Ibom States through Abia (Ukwa East/West).

“It involved the reconstruction of seven kilometres of failed section of the road and the construction of three kilometres and eight kilometres of drainage,” he said.

Ughakpoteni listed other projects to include roads, electrification, a police station, health centres, and school blocks.

The Star