From Tony Osauzo, Benin
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, yesterday, announced that the new Edo Line Nigeria Limited would commence operations on June 27.
The governor who made the announcement during an inspection tour of ongoing projects in Edo South, personally assessed the progress at the New Edo Line station and expressed satisfaction with the preparations.
“I’ve just come to look at the work that is going on here, in the New Edo Line station. The vehicles are ready. Everything is set. We are trying to see how we can commence. The idea is to come and look at the level of preparation of our commencement”, Okpebholo said.
Managing Director of the Edo State Transport Authority, Oligbe Henshaw, affirmed the readiness of the terminal.
“This is the State terminal for the New Edo Line Nigeria Ltd. And by the special grace of God on the 27th of June this year, we shall be commencing operations properly”, he said.
The Edo Line boss further assured that ongoing projects at the terminal, including partitioning, CCTV installation, and the control room, would be completed by next week Friday.
The impending launch of the Edo Line is anticipated to significantly boost inter-city and intra-city transportation, offering a new and improved travel experience for residents in the state.
Governor Okpebholo’s inspection also covered other critical infrastructure projects, including Sapele Road, a major federal artery connecting Edo and Delta States, where he urged the contractor to accelerate work to alleviate persistent traffic congestion.
In his response to Governor Okpebholo’s call for prompt action, the CEO of CBC Group, the company handling the Sapele Road project, Li Ou Fu, committed to completing the immediate concerns section of the road within two weeks.
Governor Okpebholo also inspected the Temboga and the Palace Roads, underscoring his administration’s commitment to improving road networks across the state.