The Delta State Government says it is injecting a total of N75 billion into road projects across the state’s 25 local government areas.
The state Commissioner for Works (Rural and Riverine Roads), Mr Charles Aniagwu, disclosed this during the ministry’s 2026 budget defence before the state House of Assembly Committee on Works.
Aniagwu said, “The sum of N3 billion has been earmarked for each of the 25 local government areas across the state.
“This allocation is aimed at accelerating the execution of vital road projects, ensuring equitable distribution of road infrastructure and deepening access to more host communities.”
He added that aside from the N3 billion earmarked for each LGA, the ministry, in anticipation of undertaking new projects in the 2026 fiscal year, also made a provision of N15 billion for each senatorial district.
“This strategic provision is designed to serve as an alternative source of funding for the execution and payment of critical projects that may not be adequately accommodated under the local government allocations.
“Through this financial arrangement, the ministry seeks to ensure continuous progress and disbursement of funds on all its projects,” he said.
Aniagwu explained that the ministry placed emphasis on capital development, which constitutes the bulk of the 2026 budget.
He added that this reflected the state government’s continued commitment to completing ongoing projects as well as initiating new ones that would enhance rural and riverine connectivity across the state.
Reviewing the 2025 budget implementation, Aniagwu said the ministry recorded 80 per cent performance out of the N125 billion approved capital budget.
According to him, the ministry received a total disbursement of N101.2 billion, which was applied to the payment of completed projects, ongoing works, and critical maintenance interventions across rural and riverine corridors.
Aniagwu assured the committee of the ministry’s commitment to inclusive development, economic empowerment and social cohesion across all parts of the state.
Responding, the Chairman of the House Committee on Works, Mr Oboro Preyor, commended the ministry for its performance.
According to him, “The Ministry of Works is one of the ministries that have made us proud as a state. Delta now has value for every money spent (SIC).”
Preyor, however, stressed the need for the ministry to be more specific in budgeting projects.
According to him, “Budget is all about specifics.”
(NAN)
