DIPLOMAN TIMES

Governor Sheriff Oborevwori approved the immediate rehabilitation of the failed Mosogar–Oghara section of the Warri-Benin Highway to improve road safety, restore traffic flow, and reduce transportation challenges affecting commuters and commercial activities. Although the highway falls under Federal Government jurisdiction, the state authorised emergency intervention due to the deteriorating condition of the road. Separately, the Governor approved financial assistance for 533 Delta State indigenes who completed the 2025 Nigerian Law School programme, with the Delta State Bursary and Scholarship Board commencing documentation for fund disbursement. Both approvals reinforce the administration's commitment to infrastructure improvement and investment in professional human capital development.

The Delta State Government announced plans to host the 2026 Delta State Economic and Investment Summit as part of its strategy to strengthen investor confidence and accelerate sustainable economic development. The summit will convene government officials, domestic and international investors, financial institutions, development partners, and private-sector stakeholders to explore investment opportunities across priority sectors of the state's economy. Discussions will focus on industrial expansion, infrastructure development, agriculture, energy, manufacturing, technology, and enterprise growth. The initiative seeks to showcase Delta State's investment potential, promote strategic partnerships, and attract long-term capital capable of supporting job creation, industrial productivity, and economic diversification beyond traditional revenue sources.