Forum of Itsekiri APC Delta central Appreciate Rt Hon. Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu As NDDC Set to Commence Construction of Efurokpe (Pamol) Bypass

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) is set to commence the construction of the Pamol Efurokpe, Otefe Bypass, a strategic road project designed to ease the growing traffic challenges along the old Sakponba Road corridor and open up several communities in Ethiope west local government to accelerated socio-economic development.

The bypass will run from Pamol, Efurokpe, Obite-opagha down to Otefe, terminating at the Law Faculty of Western Delta University in Otefe Community Community.

Contractors have already commenced site visitation and preliminary assessments ahead of full mobilisation to site for the commencement of construction works.

The monumental project is being facilitated through the intervention of the Honourable Member representing Ethiope Federal Constituency and Chairman, House Committee on NDDC, Rt. Hon. Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu, as part of her sustained efforts to attract strategic infrastructure and development projects to the constituency.

When completed, the bypass is expected to provide a major alternative route for commuters of ibrifo Community and other road users, significantly reducing pressure on the existing old Sakponba Road, which connects Efurokpe and Ijomi to the Polytechnic Town, Otefe and ibrifo Community.

Residents and community leaders from the affected communities, as well as other road users, have expressed excitement over the development, commending Rt. Hon. Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu for what they described as a strategic, visionary and people-oriented intervention.

Speaking on the development, Comr. Thompson Stephen Amejuma, an itsekiri youth leader and APC chieftain and a frontline leader from Efurokpe/ ibrifo community, expressed delight over the project, describing it as a long-awaited dream that is finally becoming a reality.

According to Comr. Stephen Amejuma, the bypass will not only ease transportation challenges but will also open up the affected communities and the larger Efurokpe Community to significant socio-economic opportunities.

While commending Rt. Hon. Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu for the foresight and determination that culminated in the project, Comr Thompson Stephen Amejuma prayed for God’s continued guidance, protection and upliftment for the Honourable Member in all her endeavours.

Comr Thompson Stephen Amejuma assured that the affected itsekiri communities would provide the necessary support and cooperation required for the successful execution of the project.

With the contractor expected to mobilise fully to site in the coming days, expectations among residents are understandably high.

The affected communities have, in turn, pledged their total support and cooperation towards ensuring the successful completion of what many have described as an epoch-making infrastructure project.

Comr. Thompson Stephen Amejuma has promised to mobilise increased support for Hon. Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu ahead of the 2027 general elections, citing the developmental projects and interventions attracted to Efurokpe Community as reasons for his position.
According to Comr. Amejuma, the development witnessed in Efurokpe has strengthened his belief in the importance of effective representation and leadership that responds to the needs of the people.
He noted that infrastructure and other community development initiatives can improve living conditions, create opportunities and contribute to the overall growth of the community.

The Efurokpe (Pamol)– Otefe Bypass is therefore poised to become more than just a road project; it represents a significant intervention capable of transforming connectivity, stimulating commerce, improving mobility and accelerating development across the benefiting communities