PRESS RELEASE
NO 564/ EDSGH/ 2026
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, EDO STATE
Gov Okpebholo Inspect Roads Across Benin Metropolis Says Massive Repair To Commence
Edo State Governor senator Monday Okpebholo has embarked on inspection of roads across Benin metropolis promising his administration’s commitment to motorable roads in the State as massive construction work to commence as the dry season sets in.
Governor Monday Okpebholo, the
Special Adviser (SA) to the Governor on Projects Monitoring and Implementation, Engr. Phoebe Williams-Bello, Edo APC Deputy Chairman Sylvester Aigboboh and other top government officials inspected the RCCG, Evbukhu, Bellisima sessions of the Benin Sapele road.
The governor’s entourage also stopped to inspect the water retention point after the Benin -Sapele road bypass, Adesuwa Flyover Akhionbare amongst others.
The governor said he embarked on the roads because it’s already dry season as it’s time to go back to work addressing challenges of deplorable roads across the State.
“We have embarked on this inspection because it is the dry season and it’s time to go back to work. It’s time for us to quickly address the roads across Edo State and ensure it’s motorable for Edo people and Nigerians”.
He noted that the contractor handling session of the Sapele road construction work said it will be ready before Christmas ensuring Edo people enjoy motorable roads this season.
“The contractor handling session of the Benin-Sapele road has promised that between now and Christmas the road will be completed. It’s good news for Edo people and Nigerians that will be using the road. Nigerians using the road will be happy any moment from now”.
On the Sapele stretch of the road, the representative of the construction Company handling the project Mr. Star said the dry season has set in and they have already commenced the stone base and are working hard to connect Benin to Worri before Christmas to ensure a smooth ride.
“Dry season is here as we embark on stone base work and before Christmas we will connect Benin to Worri carriage Way and it will be completed and people driving from Benin will drive straight and enjoy their driving”.
Governor Monday Okpebholo’s administration has shown commitment through practical governance embarking on road repairs, rehabilitation and reconstruction to ensure Edo people enjoy motorable roads across the State.
Signed:
Dr. Patrick Akhere Ebojele
The Chief Press Secretary to Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State.
Friday, October 30,2026
