Inside Delta
Delta govt hails stadium, link road projects progress amid calls for work corrections
Written By: Editor
07 Nov 2025 01:37 PM
Warri, Delta – Significant strides are being made in the redevelopment of the Warri City Stadium and the DSC Link Road, key infrastructure projects under the Governor Sheriff Oborevwori-led administration in Delta State.
However, recent inspections have highlighted the need for certain corrections to ensure long-term durability and functionality, raising both optimism and cautious scrutiny among stakeholders.
During a site visit on Thursday, Engr. Goodnews Agbi, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Project Monitoring and Audit, expressed satisfaction with the pace of work at the Warri City Stadium.
The project, which aims to transform the historic venue into a modern sporting facility, is reportedly ahead of schedule. A notable achievement includes raising the stadium grounds by approximately 400 millimeters to address chronic flooding issues, with officials targeting completion of the football pitch and other facilities before December 2025.
The stadium, once a host to the 2006 Women’s African Football Championship and the 2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup, is poised for a revival that could reposition it as a hub for sports excellence in Nigeria.
Similarly, the DSC Link Road is nearing completion, a development hailed as a boost to connectivity in the region.
However, Engr. Agbi noted that certain sections of the road require adjustments to enhance durability and ensure proper water discharge.
“We are committed to engaging contractors to address these issues promptly,” he assured, emphasizing the state government’s oversight through supervisory agencies.
The dual focus on progress and correction underscores a pragmatic approach to infrastructure development.
The raised stadium grounds, designed to mitigate flooding—a challenge exemplified by innovative solutions like rainwater harvesting at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta—demonstrate forward-thinking governance.
Yet, the call for corrections on the DSC Link Road suggests that quality control remains a critical concern.
However, the emphasis on corrections has sparked calls for transparency, with some urging the government to detail the nature and cost of the required fixes.
Governor Oborevwori’s administration has allocated substantial resources to infrastructure, including a recent ₦230 billion budget for projects across Delta State.
However, recent inspections have highlighted the need for certain corrections to ensure long-term durability and functionality, raising both optimism and cautious scrutiny among stakeholders.
During a site visit on Thursday, Engr. Goodnews Agbi, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Project Monitoring and Audit, expressed satisfaction with the pace of work at the Warri City Stadium.
The project, which aims to transform the historic venue into a modern sporting facility, is reportedly ahead of schedule. A notable achievement includes raising the stadium grounds by approximately 400 millimeters to address chronic flooding issues, with officials targeting completion of the football pitch and other facilities before December 2025.
The stadium, once a host to the 2006 Women’s African Football Championship and the 2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup, is poised for a revival that could reposition it as a hub for sports excellence in Nigeria.
Similarly, the DSC Link Road is nearing completion, a development hailed as a boost to connectivity in the region.
However, Engr. Agbi noted that certain sections of the road require adjustments to enhance durability and ensure proper water discharge.
“We are committed to engaging contractors to address these issues promptly,” he assured, emphasizing the state government’s oversight through supervisory agencies.
The dual focus on progress and correction underscores a pragmatic approach to infrastructure development.
The raised stadium grounds, designed to mitigate flooding—a challenge exemplified by innovative solutions like rainwater harvesting at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta—demonstrate forward-thinking governance.
Yet, the call for corrections on the DSC Link Road suggests that quality control remains a critical concern.
However, the emphasis on corrections has sparked calls for transparency, with some urging the government to detail the nature and cost of the required fixes.
Governor Oborevwori’s administration has allocated substantial resources to infrastructure, including a recent ₦230 billion budget for projects across Delta State.
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