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From Tony Osauzo, Benin
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has commissioned a five-kilometre network of internal roads at Edo State Polytechnic, Usen, a project facilitated by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC).
The governor, who described the initiative as a strategic investment in education, campus mobility, and regional development, praised the NDDC for the intervention, noting its potential to improve safety and campus life.
“I am honoured to witness this network of internal roads constructed by the Niger Delta Development Commission here at Edo State Polytechnic, Usen. This project is more than asphalt and concrete; it is access, connectivity, safety, and opportunity for thousands of students and staff who use this campus daily”, Okpebholo said.
He emphasized that quality infrastructure within educational institutions is critical for academic excellence and security.
The governor also urged students to leverage the improved learning environment, tying the development to the federal government’s Renewed Hope Agenda, saying, “Let this development remind you that the vision of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, is working. You must in turn match this investment with discipline, focus, and excellence,” he said.
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Reaffirming his administration’s commitment to partnerships that deliver tangible results, Okpebholo highlighted ongoing collaboration with federal agencies and development partners, stressing that “Edo State remains committed to working with partners to deliver projects that improve lives and accelerate growth across our communities,” he added.
In his remarks, the State Commissioner for Education, Dr. Paddy Iyamu disclosed that Governor Okpebholo has sponsored seven lecturers to China for skill enhancement and five students to study abroad under state sponsorship.
Iyamu, therefore, thanked Governor Okpebholo and President Bola Tinubu for providing the resources to undertake the project via the NDDC, just as he appreciated the governor for all the giant strides in the education sector, urging the students to show appreciation to the government by studying hard and taking care of the infrastructure.
On his part, the Minister of Regional Development, Hon. Engr. Abubakar Momoh, commended the collaboration between the state and NDDC, saying, “I am proud to have been part of the legislation that established this institution 23 years ago under former Governor Lucky Igbinedion. Today, witnessing the commissioning of major road infrastructure here shows the power of partnership and collaboration.”
In his goodwill message, Edo State Polytechnic Board Chairman, Hon. Sam Oboh, lauded the partnership, adding, “This collaboration has revitalized the institution. From over 10,000 students in the past to barely 3,000 now, this infrastructural boost will surely attract more students and bring life back to the campus,” he said.
The commissioning also saw the donation of two new buses to the polytechnic and a directive from Governor Okpebholo for an evaluation of student hostel accommodations to ensure improved living standards.
