THE Delta State Government, through the Community Driven Development Social Implementation Unit (CDDSIU), under the D-CARES programme has completed the renovation of a block of seven classrooms at Eni Primary School and the installation and extension of a solar-powered borehole in Uweye Community, Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State.
The projects, which the World Bank financially supported are part of the state’s broader initiative to improve education and access to potable water in rural communities.
The Technical Head , CDDSIU, Mrs. Akohwoareho Orubu, in one of her visits to the two projects, praised the visionary leadership of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, for prioritizing community development projects that directly touch the lives of the people.
“Today, we celebrate a significant milestone made possible through the unwavering commitment of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and the financial partnership of the World Bank. Before now, Eni Primary School operated in dilapidated classrooms that were unsafe and unfit for effective learning.
Similarly, the lack of access to clean water exposed the Uweye community to health risks, especially for our women and children. But today, through the D-CARES program, we have not only restored dignity to learning by providing a safe and conducive environment for our children, but we have also brought life to this community through access to clean, solar-powered water.”
While speaking to members of the community, Orubu said: “These projects are your own. I urge you to take ownership, maintain them diligently, and ensure they serve generations to come. Proper care will sustain the positive impacts of healthier living conditions, improved school enrollment, and better educational outcomes. Let us protect these investments as our collective pride and legacy.”
The renovated classrooms now offer a safer, brighter, and more inspiring learning space for hundreds of pupils, while the newly installed solar borehole and its extension guarantee the community sustainable access to clean drinking water, a crucial step toward better public health and overall quality of life.
A Primary 5 pupil, Osakwe Emamuzo, said, “I am very happy to learn in a beautiful classroom now. Before, we used to be afraid when it rained because the roof would leak, but now we can learn comfortably.”
