Penultimate week, Ughelli, one of the renowned commercial cities in Delta, was agog with jubilation following the ground-breaking ceremony for the construction of the ₦39.3 billion Otovwodo (Ughelli) Flyover project in the area by the State Governor, Rt. Hon Sheriff Oborevwori aimed at easing the long-standing traffic congestion at one of the state’s busiest junctions.
Speaking at the ground breaking ceremony, the Governor said the project was a major milestone in his administration’s infrastructure renewal drive which, according to him, aligns with his administration’s agenda of prudent resource allocation, durable road construction and the opening up of urban and rural corridors for inclusive growth.
He noted that Ughelli, a historic commercial and educational hub, has witnessed rapid population growth, placing enormous pressure on its road network, particularly at Otovwodo Junction, on the East–West Road and other major routes.
The junction, in the words of the Governor, had become notorious for gridlock, costing commuters several productive hours daily, adding that he had personally experienced the gridlock motorists endure at the location.
As an interim measure, the Governor disclosed that his administration constructed alternative routes, including Uduere Street, Okogbe Street, Oru Street, Edo Street and Royal Avenue to
link Agbarha-Otor Road, at a cost of nearly ₦6 billion to ease traffic before the flyover.
The event, no doubt, witnessed a mammoth crowd as residents and indigenes of the community trouped out enmase to welcome the Governor.
At the resumed plenary for the 2026 legislative year, the member representing Ughelli North 2 State Constituency in the State House of Assembly, Hon. Spencer Owhofa commended the State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori for the ground breaking ceremony which he described as further testament of the Governor’s Love for the State and, particularly Ughelli.
Speaking under matter of personal explanation, Hon. Ohwofa who is the Chairman, House of Assembly committee on Rules, Business and Judiciary said, Mr. Speaker, I want to thank the State Governor, His Excellency, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori for the ground breaking ceremony of the N39.3 Billion Otovwodo Flyover Bridge, Ughelli..
“Mr. Speaker, this Thank You message has become necessary because, in my Constituency, the Governor has shown us live in terms infrastructural development. We are beginning to lost counts of developmental projects in Ughelli that have either been completed or currently ongoing by this present administration. In all almost all the communities in Ughelli North, there are one or more projects
“The road projects no doubt, would go a long way in easing the hitherto traffic gridlock in the area.
“It would be recalled that few months after his inauguration as Governor of the State, he visited Ughelli to ascertain what could be done to ease the traffic congestion. This he has brought to reality. To say the least, the Governor has shown the people of Ughelli love. The flag off of the over N39 Billion Otovwodo Flyover Bridge is akin to icing on the cake.
“Mr Speaker, I am particular about Ughelli because that is my Constituency, but you would recall that these projects are not limited to Ughelli, but spread across the various local government areas of the State. Here in Asaba for instance, as a member of the House Committee on Urban Renewal, we visited parts of the State capital as part of our Oversight function and, we can tell you that he is already turning Asaba into a Mega city.
“In the light of this, I have the mandate of my people to appreciate the Governor. For those of us who were at the ground breaking ceremony in Ughelli, you would recall that it was like a carnival. From the ground breaking site to the Palace and others, you see the joy on the faces of the people. It was an expression of appreciation to the Governor for his love on us.
Meanwhile, in an interview with Assembly Correspondents shortly after the Plenary, the lawmaker Insisted that, “No doubt, the Governor has shown us love and, to reciprocate that love, we are prepared to ensure that come 2027, Ughelli local government, both the young and the elderly have resolved to give him our votes massively: we will deliver massively for the Renewed Hope Agenda.
“For the Governorship, there is no opposition in Ughelli, it is Sheriff Oborevwori all the way. All we need at this time is to intensify our prayers for the Governor.
“In Ughelli come 2027, we have resolved that it is Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for President, Sheriff Oborevwori for Governor and, Spencer Owhofa For House of Assembly.
On his score card so far, the lawmaker was quick to drop the items below as some of his achievements within the past three years as lawmaker representing Ughelli North 2 State Constituency
- Bills & Motions:
- Sponsored the Delta State Gaming Board Bill, 2025 (HB 35).
- Co-Sponsored Over 20 Bills between June 2023 till Date
- Moved motion calling on the Delta State Governor and Security Agencies to Urgently Address Invasion of Uwheru Communities by Herdsmen
- Rehabilitation and Upgrade to solar powered water scheme at Ighrwe-Ovie Community, Ughelli Kingdom.
- Rehabilitation and Upgrade to solar powered water scheme at Oviri-Agbarho Community, Agbarho Kingdom.
- Construction of Mono-Pumps Water Scheme at the following communities/Streets:
- Emurotu Street, Oteri-Ughelli
- Egbo Quarters, Uwheru
- Odja Quarters, Uwheru
- Oko-Eravwen Community, Agbarho Kingdom
- Facilitated the construction of World Bank Assisted Solar Powered Hybrid Water Scheme at Afiesere, Ughelli.
- Facilitated the construction of World Bank Assisted Delta State Solar Powered Hybrid Water Scheme at Agadama Community Uwheru
- Facilitated rehabilitation of dilapidated World Bank Assisted Delta State Government Solar Powered Hybrid Water Scheme at Ohoror Community, Uwheru.
- Sponsorship of Free JAMB Application Form for 300 Applicants in the 2024/2025 Academic Session under the Ohwofa Educational Support Scheme.
- Distribution of Learning Materials, Notebooks & School Bags to Public Primary and Secondary Schools across Ughelli North Constituency 2 under the Ohwofa Educational Support Scheme. (2024/2025 Academic Session)
- Disbursement of cash grants to over 600 constituents under the Ohwofa Cash Grant Initiative.
- Facilitation/Recommendation of constituents for pensionable job placement into the Federal and State Civil Services.
- Facilitation/Recommendation of constituents for scholarship placement into NDDC Foreign Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme
- Facilitation/Recommendation for admission of constituents into State owned Unity Secondary Schools and Tertiary Institutions for Undergraduate Studies.
- Constituency-wide distribution of yuletide packages/cash support to Senior Citizens, women and youths.
