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Ogbia–Nembe Road

The Ogbia–Nembe Road is a major transport infrastructure project in Bayelsa State, developed to improve connectivity between Ogbia and Nembe and surrounding riverine communities. The 25.7-kilometre road traverses difficult mangrove terrain and includes seven bridges and associated road infrastructure. It connects more than 14 communities, providing an important transportation link for residents, traders, farmers and other road users. The project was awarded in December 2005 and completed and commissioned in May 2024 through a development partnership involving the Niger Delta Development Commission, Shell Petroleum Development Company and other oil-sector joint venture partners.
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PROJECT OVERVIEW

The Ogbia–Nembe Road is a major transport infrastructure project in Bayelsa State, developed to improve connectivity between Ogbia and Nembe and surrounding riverine communities. The 25.7-kilometre road traverses difficult mangrove terrain and includes seven bridges and associated road infrastructure. It connects more than 14 communities, providing an important transportation link for residents, traders, farmers and other road users. The project was awarded in December 2005 and completed and commissioned in May 2024 through a development partnership involving the Niger Delta Development Commission, Shell Petroleum Development Company and other oil-sector joint venture partners.

Project Scope

APPROVED SCOPE

Construction of the Ogbia–Nembe Road and associated bridges to improve transportation and connectivity across the Ogbia and Nembe communities in Bayelsa State.

DELIVERED SCOPE

Approximately 25.7 kilometres of road. Seven bridges. Road access spurs serving surrounding communities. Improved road connectivity between Ogbia and Nembe.

PROJECT DETAILS

MINISTRY

Federal Ministry of Niger Delta Development.

IMPLEMENTING AGENCY

Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC).

CONTRACTOR

SETRACO Nigeria Limited.

PROJECT TYPE

Road

LOCATION

STATE

LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA

Ogbia–Nembe

COMMUNITY

Opume, Emakalakala, Akipelai, Etiama, Ogbolomabiri, Bassambiri and other communities along the route

DELIVERY & PROGRESS

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IMPLEMENTATION STATUS

Completed

DELIVERED SCOPE

Approximately 25.7 kilometres of road. Seven bridges. Road access spurs serving surrounding communities. Improved road connectivity between Ogbia and Nembe.

LATEST PROGRESS

100

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

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APPROVED AMOUNT

24.4

CONTRACT AMOUNT

24.5

AMOUNT DISBURSED

EVIDENCE & VERIFICATION

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PRIMARY SOURCE

Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC)

SOURCE DATE

24/05/2024

SOURCE TYPE

Ministry / Agency
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VERIFICATION

LAST VERIFIED

30/10/2026

VERIFICATION NOTES

The NDDC confirms that the project was awarded on 30 December 2005. SETRACO identifies itself as the contractor and NDDC as the client. The NDDC reports a revised budget of approximately ₦24.4 billion. NNPC reports a project value of approximately ₦24.5 billion. Bayelsa State reportedly intervened with ₦3 billion in 2013 to support the resumption of the project. The project was commissioned on 25 May 2024. The project is a legacy intervention involving several administrations and public-private partners. Its history should not be attributed exclusively to the current administration. The precise amount disbursed and the original signed contract sum have not been established from the sources reviewed. The exact project route coordinates and complete list of beneficiary communities require further geographical verification.

PROJECT TIMELINE & UPDATES

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Date Event 30 December 2005 Contract awarded. 2007 Project reportedly stalled. 2013 Bayelsa State reportedly approved a ₦3 billion intervention to support resumption. 19 April 2024 NDDC inspection reported the road completed and ready for inauguration. 25 May 2024 Road commissioned. April 2026 Subsequent maintenance intervention reported, including repairs to three identified potholes.

LATEST UPDATES

25 May 2024 — Commissioned

PUBLIC RECORD

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CORRECTIONS & CLARIFICATIONS

No corrections recorded.

CITIZEN REPORTS

No citizen reports recorded.