NDDC, Chevron To Construct Omadino-Okerenkoko-Escravos Road In Delta

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) is collaborating with Chevron Nigeria Limited on the construction of the 70.75 km Omadino-Okerenkoko-Escravos Road in Delta State.

A post on the official X handle of NDDC on Wednesday added that “this road is essential for connecting Warri to Escravos, a vital area for oil and gas activities.”

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NDDC Managing Director, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku emphasized the project’s importance in enhancing oil production and boosting economic activities in the region.

He highlighted the government’s commitment to stakeholder engagement and the implementation of the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) initiative to accelerate the road’s construction.

Ogbuku also referenced the successful collaboration between the NDDC and Shell Petroleum on the Ogbia-Nembe Road project, considering it a model for future partnerships.

He mentioned the recent signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas Limited (NLNG) to collaborate on sustainable development projects, reflecting a strategic approach to secure funding and support for both ongoing and new initiatives.