The Edo State Government has awarded 29 road construction projects, including two bridges, within the first seven months of Governor Monday Okpebholo’s administration.
The Permanent Secretary of the State Ministry of Works, Engr. John Obanor, disclosed this during a press briefing in Benin City. He noted that several projects inherited from the previous administration have been completed, while others have either been re-awarded or are in the process of being re-awarded, with a few terminated.
In Edo South Senatorial District, ongoing projects include:
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Construction and erosion control works at Catholic Charismatic Renewal Church Road
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Reconstruction of Palace Road off Upper Mission Extension
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Rehabilitation of Boundary Road
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Reconstruction of failed portions of Benin-Sapele-Warri Road using continuous reinforced concrete pavement
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Construction of Okpagha-Amufi Road
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Construction of Ogheghe and Old Sapele Roads, including hydrology structures
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A flyover bridge at Adesuwa Junction
EBS correspondent, Clement Oserah, reports that Obanor led journalists and officials of the Ministry on a project inspection tour across parts of Benin City.
At the 480-metre Ramat Park Flyover site, project engineers Li Jianshou and Greg Moses assured that work was progressing steadily, with the bridge now 35% completed. They reaffirmed their commitment to delivering a quality project that meets all specifications and timelines.
On the 7.2km Ekiuwa–University of Benin Road, site engineer Lorenzin Maurizio stated that gully reclamation and erosion control works were nearly completed, while other sections of the project were at various stages of completion.
Reacting to the tour, Engr. Obanor reiterated the commitment of the Okpebholo-led administration to infrastructural development and assured Edo residents of the government’s determination to deliver quality projects that meet public expectations.
