Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, and the Minister of Works, David Umahi, have lamented the appalling condition of federal roads in Edo State, describing the plight of motorists as both tragic and unacceptable.

During an inspection of the Benin-Warri dual carriageway bypass, the two leaders decried the hardship faced daily by commuters, noting that the situation reflected years of neglect that could no longer be ignored.

Speaking after the inspection, Okpebholo and Umahi commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his swift intervention and commitment to reversing decades of infrastructural decay, while underscoring the urgency of delivering immediate and lasting solutions.

The minister observed that no motorist could travel 100 kilometres on federal roads nationwide without encountering major challenges, saying, “President Tinubu met an overwhelming situation in terms of roads and bridges.

He dismissed criticisms from some quarters, insisting that the President remained focused on delivering durable roads.

Governor Okpebholo, in his remarks, commended the minister for his prompt response to Edo’s infrastructural challenges. He recalled his recent personal inspection of the road, where he was disturbed by the sight of multiple accidents and stranded motorists.

Okpebholo stressed that quality road infrastructure was not only essential for the people’s welfare but also critical for the ruling party’s credibility.