Residents lament that the absence of motorable roads has made inter-community connectivity a nightmare, stifling trade, agriculture, and even emergency response.
Among the most affected routes highlighted are: Ezi–Ogodo Road – described as impassable and neglected for years.
Issele-Uku–Onicha-Ugbo–Idumuje Uboko/Idumuje-Unor axis – now completely dilapidated.
Ugbodu–Idumuje-Unor Road – likened to a “war zone” by locals.
Issele-Azagba–Otulu Road – reportedly in a terrible state and “difficult to explain.”
Obomkpa–Ubulubu Road – considered nearly impossible to traverse.
Obior–Ubulu-Uku Road – critically deteriorated.
Issele-Uku–Onicha-Uku Road – described as “gone.”
Issele-Uku–Idumuje-Unor Road – another collapsed route.
Onicha-Uku–Idumogo Road and Idumogo–Ukwu Nzu Road – both in urgent need of reconstruction.
Community leaders and residents who spoke to The Story, appealed to Governor Oborevwori to include Aniocha North in his administration’s road infrastructure agenda.
They stressed that while road projects are ongoing in other parts of Delta State, their area has been largely abandoned, despite its agricultural and cultural importance.
“Sir, please can you listen to our cry? Aniocha North LGA has no road.
“Connecting other communities is a big challenge. Help us out, amiable governor,” one community spokesperson pleaded.
The people emphasized that bad roads have not only hindered development but have also worsened insecurity, as farmers and traders find it increasingly risky to access markets.
They urged Governor Oborevwori to match his promises of inclusive governance with action, noting that timely intervention would restore hope and foster economic growth across the affected communities.
Meanwhile, residents of Aniocha North Local Government Area have expressed deep frustration over the deplorable state of roads across the council area, lamenting that “there is no single good road in Aniocha North anymore.”
The Issele-Uku–Onicha-Ugbo road in particular has become a source of serious concern, with motorists and commuters describing it as impassable and a glaring sign of government neglect.
Community voices are questioning the sincerity and commitment of elected leaders, asking why infrastructural development remains stagnant despite repeated promises and budgetary allocations.
Many described the situation as a disgraceful failure of leadership, calling for urgent intervention to restore public confidence and improve the quality of life in the area.
But at a press briefing dismissing claims by Isoko Nation of being sidelined in State Executive Council approvals, the State Commissioner for Works (Riverine and Rural Roads), Mr. Charles Aniagwu, assured residents that the State Governor Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori’s administration is committed to delivering development across the three senatorial districts of the state.
Aniagwu urged Deltans to exercise patience and understanding, explaining that road projects cannot all be executed at once but are being implemented in phases.
Reaffirming the administration’s priority on infrastructure development, he said: “Development is a continuous process, and we remain committed to building a Delta that works for all,” Aniagwu stated.
