Jubilation As Oborevwori Commissions Model Technical College In Omadino
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has described technical and vocational education as a critical pathway to addressing youth unemployment, stressing that graduates of such institutions are better positioned to become skilled professionals, entrepreneurs and employers of labour rather than job seekers.
The governor spoke on Monday at the inauguration of the newly completed Model Technical College, Omadino, in Warri South Local Government Area, describing the institution as a flagship investment in technical and vocational education by his administration.
Governor Oborevwori said some achievements were better appreciated when seen rather than spoken about, noting that within two years in office, his administration had delivered several landmark projects without borrowing or imposing additional burdens on the people of Delta State.
“Even I am often amazed at how much we have been able to achieve within two years without borrowing and without burdening the people. This project we are commissioning today is a clear example of prudent management. Contractors were paid promptly, and that is why delivery was timely,” he said.
He disclosed that the college had already commenced academic activities ahead of its formal commissioning, a development he said underscored the readiness and full functionality of the institution.
According to the governor, the Model Technical College, Omadino, represents another major milestone in the advancement of technical and vocational education in the state, reflecting clarity of vision, strategic planning and disciplined execution.
He pointed to the school’s internal road network, administrative blocks, classrooms, workshops and laboratories as evidence of his administration’s commitment to quality education.
Governor Oborevwori commended his predecessor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, for initiating the project and said his administration ensured its completion to the required standard.
“Today, I am pleased to see a beautiful and solid edifice standing proudly. We give God all the glory. Any student, lecturer or staff member would be proud to be associated with this institution,” he said.
He also praised the quality of training at the college, citing the confidence and articulation displayed by a student who spoke earlier at the event as proof of effective teaching and learning.
The governor emphasized the role of modern educational infrastructure in creating a conducive learning environment, improving student performance, enhancing teacher effectiveness and instilling pride within the school community.
“With the high-quality facilities provided here, I am confident that students of this college can compete with the best anywhere in the world. All workshops and laboratories are fully equipped with state-of-the-art facilities,” he added.
Reaffirming his administration’s commitment to education under the MORE Agenda, Oborevwori assured Deltans that government would continue to upgrade educational infrastructure across the state to provide access to functional education and globally relevant skills.
He, however, urged the management, staff, students and host communities to ensure proper maintenance of the facilities, stressing that government property represents the collective wealth of taxpayers and must be protected from vandalism and neglect.
Earlier, the Commissioner for Technical Education, Mr. Smart Ufoh, described the Omadino Model Technical College as more than a modern technical school, calling it a bold statement of purpose and a symbol of transformation.
He said the institution has 12 classrooms and nine fully equipped workshops designed to enhance learning and skills acquisition. Residential and welfare facilities include two hostel blocks, staff quarters, a principal’s lodge and a corps members’ lodge, creating a conducive environment for students and staff.
Other facilities include a dining hall, clinic and a spacious school hall, as well as recreational amenities such as a football pitch and basketball court. The complex also features a generator house and operational quarters to support effective teaching, learning and administration.
Ufoh disclosed that academic activities began in September 2025 with the admission of Junior Technical One students to ensure the facilities were fully utilized, adding that the response from the Omadino community and beyond had been overwhelming.
In his remarks, Chairman of Warri South Local Government Council, Hon. Weyinmi Agbateyiniro, thanked Governor Oborevwori for his impactful leadership and numerous development projects in Warri and across Delta State.
He described the commissioning of the Model Technical College as a landmark achievement, alongside major infrastructure projects such as the Trans-Warri Road and bridges, extensive road networks, drainage systems addressing perennial flooding, and the near-completed Warri Modern Stadium.
Agbateyiniro praised the governor’s inclusive and people-centred governance, noting that in less than three years, development projects had reached all senatorial districts, federal constituencies, local governments and communities in the state. He said the people of Warri South were firmly behind the governor and confident in his leadership ahead of 2027.
Also speaking, the Olu of Warri Kingdom, His Royal Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse III, commended Governor Oborevwori for his commitment to the development of riverine communities and urged him to sustain and expand investments in schools, bridges, roads and jetties across riverine areas.
Speaking on behalf of the students, Miss Courtney Omotoyine described the commissioning as the realization of a long-held dream and a significant step toward securing the future of young people in Delta State and Nigeria. She urged students to use the facilities responsibly and strive for excellence.
Dignitaries at the event included the Deputy Governor, Sir Monday Onyeme; Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor; Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Blessing Agbegbaku; Speaker of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Abraham Ingobere; and Speaker of the Anambra State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Udeze Somtochukwu, among others.
