Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, on Tuesday commissioned a newly completed cluster of housing units and essential infrastructure in the Okuama community, Ughelli South Local Government Area, marking a major milestone in the state’s post-crisis reconstruction efforts.
The project delivers on the government’s promise to rebuild Okuama, which was left in ruins after the tragic killing of 17 Nigerian Army personnel in March 2024.
The inauguration signals the end of months of uncertainty for displaced residents and ushers in a renewed sense of hope.
Speaking through his Deputy, Sir Monday Onyeme, Governor Oborevwori described the occasion as more than a commissioning exercise, calling it “a symbolic moment of healing, renewal, and forward movement for a community that has endured profound loss.”
“We are here not just to open buildings, but to reaffirm our commitment to a future defined by peace, dignity, and shared growth,” he said.
Reflecting on the community’s painful past, the governor stressed the importance of reconciliation and collective rebuilding.
He noted that while the scars from the crisis remain, the government’s focus is on restoring normalcy and fostering unity. He described the resettlement center as the foundation for the revival of community life and long-term stability.
Oborevwori reaffirmed that his administration’s reconstruction drive is anchored in the MORE Agenda, which prioritizes restoring trust and dignity across all parts of Delta State. He urged residents to safeguard the new facilities and embrace the opportunity for a fresh start.
Chairman of Ughelli South Local Government Council, Hon. Lucky Avweromre, who oversaw the construction of the Community Resettlement Center, said the project aligns with key campaign promises centered on peace, innovation, unity, and infrastructure growth.
He called on the people of Okuama to take ownership of the facilities and ensure they are protected from vandalism.
Avweromre also commended the state government’s support in upgrading the area’s education and health infrastructure, including the establishment of new primary and secondary schools, as well as a health center.
Community representatives, Mr. Okrika Emmanuel and Comrade Akemor Victor, expressed gratitude to the governor for his intervention during the darkest period of the community’s history. They described the rebuilding effort as a lifeline, pledging continued cooperation with the government to sustain peace.
The newly completed resettlement center features 40 modern housing units, two buildings equipped with ten toilets and bathrooms each, a solar-powered water reticulation system, and paved walkways linking all structures.
The development aims not just to provide shelter, but to restore stability and a renewed sense of community for the people of Okuama.
