The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) announced its collaboraton with an oil producing company, Chevron Nigeria Limited on the construction of the 70.75 km Omadino-Okerenkoko-Escravos Road in Delta State.
According to the commission, “This road is essential for connecting Warri to Escravos, a vital area for oil and gas activities.
The NDDC Managing Director Dr. Samuel Ogbuku emphasised the project’s importance in enhancing oil production and boosting economic activities in the region.
He also highlighted the government’s commitment to stakeholder engagement and implementing 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.
