Get Guardian on GoogleGovernor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has reiterated his administration’s commitment to delivering infrastructure that would improve the living conditions of residents and address longstanding environmental and transportation challenges across the state.
The governor spoke when he took reporters and editors on an inspection tour of ongoing projects across Benin City, as part of activities marking his second year in office.
Okpebholo, who also inspected areas affected by flooding and erosion, and also monitored the progress of road construction and drainage works in specific areas, assured residents of the state of his administration’s commitment to addressing erosion and flooding challenges in affected communities.
The governor also showcased completed road and drainage projects as part of his achievements in two years in office.
The governor said his administration had already made significant progress in completing roads that were previously abandoned.
“When I came to the area, there was no road that was completed, but now, under my government, I have ensured that the road was completed.
“I will also make sure that the pond in the area is properly connected so that residents will no longer be disturbed by flooding,” he said.
At ongoing Adesuwa Flyover, Okpebholo engaged the contractor and directed that the project should be completed by January 2027, instead of the earlier December completion timeline the contractor proposed.
Major projects inspected by the governor wete the Catholic Charismatic Renewal Centre along Upper Ekehuan Road, where Okpebholo inspected areas frequently affected by flooding, expressing his administration’s determination to reclaim the affected locations and provide lasting solutions to the problem.
He also visited Ugbiyhoko through the Ekehuan water retention pond near the Army Barracks, where he emphasised the need to improve water management and ensure proper connectivity from the retention pond to Gelegele to ease movement and protect residents from persistent flooding.
The governor’s inspection tour also covered the RCC area, Ogheghe, the bypass, Sapele Road, where he assessed the progress of ongoing construction works.
He further inspected infrastructure projects at Ikpoba Hill and Tepoga, with particular attention to drainage construction.
Other locations visited included Palace Road, Lucky Way, the flyover at Ramat Park and adjoining communities, as well as the newly tarred road opposite the flyover.
The inspection continued from Ramat Park Flyover through Amufy Road before terminating at Government House.
The tour formed part of the governor’s assessment of ongoing infrastructure projects across Benin City as his administration approaches its second anniversary, with emphasis on road rehabilitation, drainage improvement, flood control and improved accessibility.
