DESOPADEC Projects: Ochonogor Sets December Deadline for Warri College Block as Igbenije Hails Agbor Office Progress

The Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC) has intensified efforts to deliver key infrastructure projects in its mandate areas, with the Commission’s Managing Director/CEO, Chief Festus Ochonogor, assuring that the ongoing construction of an administrative block at the College of Education, Warri, will be completed before the end of December 2026.

Ochonogor gave the assurance on Thursday, September 3, 2026, during an inspection of the project alongside the Executive Director, Projects, Olorogun Dr. Ebenezer Okorodudu.

The inspection formed part of the Commission’s monitoring of ongoing projects designed to improve infrastructure and service delivery across Delta State’s oil-producing areas.

Ochonogor Assures Warri College of December Completion

Briefing journalists after inspecting the administrative block at the College of Education, Warri, Ochonogor said the project was progressing according to specifications and would be completed within the approved timeline.

He explained that the project comprises three major segments: the completed physical structure; tiling, screeding, painting, doors and windows; and the furniture and external works.

According to him, Governor Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori had approved the introduction of two additional contractors to handle the installation of furniture and external works in order to accelerate the completion process.

He said the completion timeline would not extend beyond December 2026. “This is a fantastic job we are doing here. As you can see, the level of work done is according to specifications.”

Ochonogor said the project would significantly address the inadequate office accommodation and infrastructure challenges confronting the institution.

He added that the Governor was committed to providing the necessary financial support to ensure the contractor completes the project swiftly.

The DESOPADEC Managing Director also commended the contractor for the milestone achieved so far, assuring that the Commission would continue to encourage the project team to meet the December deadline.

Okorodudu Commends Ochonogor, Governor

The Executive Director, Projects, Olorogun Dr. Ebenezer Okorodudu, expressed satisfaction with the progress of work at the College of Education, Warri.

Okorodudu commended Ochonogor for prioritising the project and ensuring that it received the necessary attention and intervention.

He also appreciated Governor Oborevwori for his interest in the project, describing the intervention as consistent with the administration’s M.O.R.E. Agenda.

“I’m elated seeing the level of work done so far. I commend our Managing Director for making sure this project received the seriousness it deserved.”

He expressed optimism that the project would be completed soon for the benefit of the institution.

College Provost Applauds DESOPADEC Intervention

The Provost of the College of Education, Warri, Dr. Mrs. Fidelia Igrakpata, commended Governor Oborevwori and the DESOPADEC Board for their commitment towards completing the administrative block.

She said the project would ease the pressure on office accommodation within the institution and improve the working environment for staff.

Igrakpata also commended the contractor for the quality of work executed so far.

According to the Head of the Department of Housing, QS Williams Oyimi, the building was designed to accommodate various administrative sections of the institution.

He said the facility contains more than 15 offices for the Provost, Registrar, Deputy Provost, principal officers and other administrative personnel.

Igbenije Commends Progress at Agbor Area Office

Meanwhile, DESOPADEC Board Member representing the Ika ethnic nationality, Hon. Cosmas Igbenije, has expressed satisfaction with the pace and quality of work at the Commission’s ongoing Area Office project in Agbor, Ika South Local Government Area.

Igbenije made the assessment on Thursday during an on-the-spot inspection of the project site.

He commended the contractor for returning to site and continuing work on the facility, expressing optimism that the project would be completed to the required standard and within schedule.

The DESOPADEC Site Engineer, Engr. Jude Adinkwu, assured the Board Member that the Area Office would be delivered on time and in line with the specifications contained in the Bill of Engineering Measurement.

‘We Cannot Wait to Commence Engagements’

Speaking during the inspection, Igbenije said the completion of the Area Office would bring DESOPADEC’s services closer to residents of the Ika ethnic nationality. “We cannot wait to commence engagements in this Area Office.”

He said the facility was expected to provide a closer platform for interaction between DESOPADEC and the people in line with the Renewed Hope for M.O.R.E Agenda of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori.

Igbenije also urged students of Ika ethnic nationality in tertiary institutions to register for and take advantage of the ongoing DESOPADEC bursary programme.

He described education as one of the greatest legacies a responsible establishment could provide for the next generation and encouraged eligible students to benefit from the intervention.

The Board Member’s visit was his third assessment visit to the Area Office since his inauguration as the representative of the Ika ethnic nationality on the DESOPADEC Board.

The two project inspections highlight DESOPADEC’s ongoing focus on infrastructure development, with the College of Education, Warri administrative block targeted for completion by December and the Agbor Area Office being positioned as a future hub for closer engagement with communities in Ika.