Gov Monday Okpebholo of Edo, on Monday, inspected some ongoing road construction, repairs and site of the proposed flyovers in Benin.
The governor visited Upper Mission Road by Aduwawa Junction, Obadan junction, and Benin-Auchi Expressway to ascertain the level of work done since contractors were mobilised to sites.
Okpebholo noted that the failed portions at Upper Mission Road had made life unbearable for residents and traders alike in the area.
He assured that his administration was ready to work round the clock to fix the road and make Edo people happy.
He said the mandate of his administration was to transform the state, adding that he would key into President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Renewed Hope Agenda and make life better.
“The failed portion at Upper Mission Road was terrible, and last week, I came to look at the rate of damage as vehicles found it difficult to pass the road.
“Businesses and people around this area are suffering.
“My administration is determined to solve the problem and put smiles on the faces of the people.
“The President is not happy the way Edo is, and you can see that we are already working as he will join us to fix Edo State and that we must surely accomplish,” he said.
Describing the Obadan Road as strategic to the state, Okpebholo said when completed, it would boost commerce and industry and open up the state for economic growth and development.
“This road is very important to us. It leads to Agor, Onitsha, and Northern parts of the country, ” he said.
According to him, we assumed office about six days ago, and we have hit the ground running and will continue to work as we are flagging off flyovers in Edo State. (NAN)
