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From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has given the contractor handling the Adesuwa Flyover in Benin City until January 2027 to complete the project, shifting the earlier December completion target as he intensified inspection of ongoing road and drainage projects ahead of his administration’s second anniversary.
The governor issued the directive yesterday during an extensive inspection tour of infrastructure projects across the state capital, where he also pledged to tackle persistent flooding and erosion in affected communities and ensure the completion of critical roads and drainage facilities.
At the Adesuwa Flyover construction site, Okpebholo engaged the contractor on the progress of work and directed that the project be completed by January 2027, stressing his administration’s determination to deliver infrastructure that would ease traffic congestion and improve movement within the city.
The inspection also took the governor to the Catholic Charismatic Renewal Centre along Upper Ekehuan Road, where he assessed areas frequently affected by flooding and assured residents that the government would address the environmental challenges.
He subsequently visited Ugbiyokho and the Ekehuan water retention pond near the Army Barracks, where he emphasised the need to improve water management and drainage connectivity to protect surrounding communities from recurring flooding.
Okpebholo said the retention pond would be properly connected towards Gelegele to facilitate water discharge and reduce flooding, while assuring residents that roads previously abandoned in the area were receiving attention.
“When I came to the area, there was no road that was completed, but now, under my government, I have ensured that the road was completed.
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“I will also make sure that the pond in the area is properly connected so that residents will no longer be disturbed by flooding,” he said.
The governor also inspected ongoing construction works at the RCC area, Ogheghe, the bypass and Sapele Road, assessing the progress of road rehabilitation and drainage projects.
Other locations visited included Ikpoba Hill and Temboga, where he paid particular attention to drainage construction, as well as Palace Road, Lucky Way and the Ramat Park Flyover.
He also inspected adjoining roads and the newly asphalted road opposite the Ramat Park Flyover before proceeding through Amufi Road and returning to Government House.
Okpebholo said his administration had made progress in completing previously abandoned roads and would sustain efforts to address infrastructure deficits, particularly in communities affected by poor drainage, erosion and flooding.
He maintained that the ongoing projects were intended to improve accessibility, ease transportation difficulties and protect residents and their property from environmental hazards.
The inspection formed part of activities marking the administration’s second anniversary, with the governor reiterating his commitment to completing ongoing infrastructure projects and improving living conditions across Edo State.
