Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo Commissions Key Bypass Road to Enhance Bayelsa Infrastructure

Former VP Yemi Osinbajo opens the Agbura Oxbow Lake bypass in Bayelsa, praising Governor Diri for fulfilling infrastructure promises and improving regional access.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 21, 2026, 4:07 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from ThisDay

Strategic Infrastructure Milestone Reached in Yenagoa

The transportation landscape of Bayelsa State underwent a significant upgrade as former Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo officially opened the 6.72km Agbura Oxbow Lake Road. This newly completed infrastructure serves as a critical bypass, designed to ease the movement of residents from Agbura and Ogbia communities while providing a more efficient route for motorists traveling from Swali Market toward Nembe. The project reflects a broader effort to modernize the state's internal road networks and reduce transit times across the capital and its neighboring local government areas.

Fulfilling Pledges from the 2022 Groundbreaking

During the inauguration ceremony, Osinbajo highlighted the integrity of the state’s leadership, noting that Governor Douye Diri has proven to be a man of his word. The former Vice President recalled his visit to the site four years prior for the initial groundbreaking, expressing satisfaction that the vision had been fully actualized. He remarked that it is a rarity in the political sphere to see promises kept so precisely, commending the Governor for maintaining focus on the project despite the inherent challenges of large scale construction.

Improving Access to Educational and Historical Landmarks

Beyond its utility for local commuters, the Agbura Oxbow Lake Road holds significant strategic value by opening improved access to Federal University Otuoke. Furthermore, the road facilitates easier travel to Oloibiri, a site of immense historical importance where oil was first discovered in large quantities in Nigeria. By connecting these academic and historic hubs to the state capital, the infrastructure project is expected to stimulate both educational growth and local tourism, while reinforcing the region's historical status within the national economy.