Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on Friday, October 9, 2026, commissioned the Model Technical College in Oghareki, Oghara Kingdom, Ethiope West Local Government Area, in a move aimed at strengthening technical and vocational education in the state.
The commissioning ceremony attracted a large crowd, with political leaders and stakeholders, including the member representing Ethiope Federal Constituency, Hon. Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu, and former Delta State Governor, Chief James Ibori, among those reported to have attended or commended the project.
The institution is designed to provide students with practical, industry-relevant skills and technical knowledge to prepare them for employment, entrepreneurship and other opportunities in the modern economy.
The newly commissioned facility features modern classrooms, specialised workshops for mechanical, electrical, welding and fabrication training, building technology laboratories, and an information and communications technology (ICT) centre equipped with high-speed internet.
Other facilities include administrative blocks, student hostels, a dining hall and staff quarters, providing an integrated learning environment for students and teachers.
The project is expected to expand access to quality technical education while equipping young people with practical skills relevant to industry, construction, manufacturing and other sectors of the economy.
The commissioning also highlights the importance of vocational training in addressing youth unemployment and developing a skilled workforce capable of supporting economic growth and innovation in Delta State.
The presence of prominent political figures at the event further underscored the significance attached to the project and its potential contribution to educational development in Ethiope West and the wider state.
The new technical college features specialised workshops, ICT facilities, modern classrooms and student hostels, in a major boost for vocational education and youth empowerment in Delta State.
With the Model Technical College now commissioned, attention is expected to focus on its effective operation, the quality of training delivered, and its ability to equip students with marketable skills that can translate into employment and sustainable livelihoods.
