Simply 24 hours after his swearing-in, Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Wednesday, directed contractors to return to websites and instantly restore failed sections of roads inside the Benin metropolis.
Governor Okpebholo issued this directive throughout an inspection of Higher Mission Extension Highway by Aduwawa Junction and the Ramat Park Axis in Benin Metropolis.
On the website close to Aduwawa Junction, Okpebholo affirmed that his administration, according to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda, is dedicated to restoring hope for the folks of Edo.
Expressing concern over the poor state of the roads, the Governor assured that work would begin instantly, emphasising that Edo folks deserve good, motorable roads.
He mentioned, “In the course of the campaigns, I promised to hit the bottom operating. Immediately, I ordered contractors again to the websites. We have now no time to waste.”
“We promised our those who we might repair and assemble the roads. There is just one dry season in a 12 months, and now could be the time to behave.”
“Edo folks ought to anticipate good issues to occur. We are going to repair our roads and guarantee our folks benefit from the dividends of democracy.”
Work is ready to start on the 7.5km Temboga Highway, Fortunate Method Junction by Aduwawa, and Ramat Park/Slope Axis, with further works deliberate for Eyaen Highway and Obadan Junction alongside the Benin/Auchi Expressway.
Governor Okpebholo was sworn in on October 12, alongside his deputy, Dennis Idahosa. In his inaugural tackle, he promised to prioritise highway building, amongst different initiatives.
The day’s tour concluded with the commissioning of a department of Premium Belief Financial institution in Benin.