Okpebholo works on expansion of road network in Edo central, gives assurance of quality infrastructure
Governor Okpebholo
Okpebholo works on expansion of road network in Edo central, gives assurance of quality infrastructure
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has reaffirmed his commitment to improving infrastructure by connecting more communities in Edo Central Senatorial District with quality roads.
This initiative aims to enhance residents’ daily lives and fulfill one of his key campaign promises.
During an inspection of the ongoing 36-kilometre Utako-Unewa-Eworah-Uromi Road, Okpebholo assured residents of high-quality construction work.
His Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, disclosed this in a statement yesterday.
Accompanied by top government officials, the governor was met with gratitude and prayers from community members who expressed appreciation for the long-awaited development.
Okpebholo also inspected the progress of Anko Road and Udomi Primary School, both at advanced stages of completion.
He emphasized that his administration is focused on delivering practical governance, ensuring that residents experience the real dividends of democracy.
He said: “You can see the joy on the faces of the people. We are happy that the people we are serving are happy and appreciate what we do for them, and we will do more to develop the area and other parts of Edo State.
“We have embarked on practical governance, doing what the people will see and benefit from. We will continue practical governance. The road we are constructing here is about 36 kilometres.
“When the road is completed, the area will be opened for economic development and growth. We want the people to feel the impact of true governance.”
An indigene of Benue State, Larha Fanel, who is resident in the area, expressed gratitude to Okpebholo for opening the communities, through the construction of the road, while declaring that the immediate administration of Godwin Obaseki forgot the people of the area.
Another resident, Madam Alice Ojeifoh, stated that the people of Udomi, Unewa and other communities which would benefit from the road construction were happy, noting that the road would open up the area for economic growth and development.
Ojeifoh said: “The road was abandoned for years, but the Okpebholo administration decided to remember us.”
The contractor, Michael Rezk, revealed that the strategic road would be connecting about eight communities, and open them up for growth and development, while disclosing that the completion time was two years.
Rezk said: “The road is 36 kilometres, starting from the federal road in Uromi, as work has commenced on the concrete drains to collect water from the main road.
“You can see the progress on laterite. Soon, we will enter the stage of stone-base and asphalting. The road, when completed, will connect eight communities, and the project will be completed in two years.”
