Residents of Ebu Kingdom in Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State have intensified calls on Governor Sheriff Oborevwori to facilitate the reconstruction of the long-neglected Ebu–Ezi–Ukala Road, describing the project as essential for the community’s economic growth and overall development.
The appeal follows growing concerns over the continued isolation of Ebu, a major agricultural hub in Delta North Senatorial District, where residents say poor road infrastructure has hindered development and limited access to key opportunities for decades.
Community leaders and stakeholders expressed disappointment that despite Ebu’s significant contribution to food production in Delta State, the area has remained largely underserved in terms of infrastructure development.
According to residents, the Ebu–Ezi–Ukala Road once played a vital role in connecting Ebu with neighbouring communities, serving as a major route for the transportation of people, agricultural produce, and commercial goods. The road also promoted trade and strengthened social and economic ties across the region.
However, years of neglect have left the road in a severely deteriorated condition, making movement difficult and disrupting economic activities that once flourished along the corridor.
Residents noted that access to the community is now largely dependent on a failing federal road that passes through neighbouring Edo State, a situation they described as inconvenient and detrimental to both commerce and development.
They further argued that the lack of a reliable road network has increased transportation costs, restricted access to healthcare and educational services, discouraged investment, and made it difficult for farmers to transport produce to major markets.
While commending Governor Oborevwori’s ongoing infrastructure initiatives across the state, community members appealed for the Ebu–Ezi–Ukala Road to be included among priority projects aimed at improving rural connectivity and stimulating economic growth.
Stakeholders believe the reconstruction of the road would unlock vast agricultural and commercial opportunities, encourage investment, improve mobility, and enhance the standard of living for residents.
“The reconstruction of the Ebu–Ezi–Ukala Road will open up our community, support agricultural activities, and bring much-needed development closer to our people,” a community stakeholder said.
Residents also emphasized that Ebu’s role as one of the food-producing communities in Delta North makes it deserving of strategic infrastructure investments capable of promoting food security, rural development, and sustainable economic prosperity.
As demands for government intervention continue to mount, the people of Ebu insist that rebuilding the Ebu–Ezi–Ukala Road is not just an infrastructure project but a critical step toward economic revitalization, social inclusion, and long-term development.
For many residents, the road represents a pathway to renewed hope, greater opportunities, and stronger integration into Delta State’s broader development agenda.
