Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, took decisive action by ordering road contractors to return to their work sites following the inspection of key road projects in Benin City.
This came shortly after his inaugural speech, where he outlined his administration’s five-point agenda: Security, Infrastructure and Road Development, Affordable Healthcare, Water and Food Sufficiency, and Value-Driven Education.
During his inspection of the Upper Mission extension road by the Aduwawa junction and the Ramat Park axis, Okpebholo emphasized his commitment to delivering on his promises, particularly in the area of infrastructure.
“We have no time to waste,” he stated, underscoring the urgency of restoring the state’s road infrastructure. He referenced his earlier campaign vow, saying, “During the campaigns, I promised that I was going to hit the ground running. Today, I ordered contractors back to site.”
The governor reaffirmed that his administration is in line with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and is dedicated to bringing tangible improvements to the lives of Edo citizens.
He stressed the importance of the dry season for road construction, saying, “There is only one dry season in a year. This is the time to immediately move to sites and fix the roads.”
Addressing the deplorable state of the roads, Okpebholo assured the people of Edo that work would commence without delay. He further promised that citizens could expect significant developments as a result of his administration’s efforts to restore vital roadways.
“We promised our people that we would fix and construct the roads,” he remarked, emphasizing that these initiatives would bring the “dividends of democracy.”
Work is set to begin on several key roads, including the 7.5km Temboga Road, Lucky Way junction by Aduwawa, and the Ramat Park–Slope axis.
Additionally, contractors will be mobilized to begin work on Eyaen Road and the Obadan junction along the Benin-Auchi Expressway.
Okpebholo concluded by reiterating his administration’s commitment to prioritizing the needs of the people, saying, “My government will be a people-centred one.”
