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From Tony Osauzo, Benin
Edo State governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has assured that contractors working on the failed portion of Obadan Junction Road along the Benin-Ekpoma Expressway are working hard to complete the road before Christmas.
The governor, who inspected the ongoing road project for the third time on Thursday evening, since assumption of office, said the contractors are working round the clock to complete the project, adding that when it is fixed, motorists will enjoy travelling during this festive period.
He said his administration has fully keyed into the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in order to ensure that Edo people enjoy the full dividends of democracy, disclosing that his administration will appeal to President Tinubu for a refund of the money spent after the completion of the project.
Governor Okpebholo noted that the road is a gateway between the South, East and Northern parts of Nigeria and as such, it is very important to get it fixed for the people.
“Work is ongoing to fix the failed portion of this road at Obadan Junction, Benin-Auchi road. These people are working really hard. I don’t know if they really sleep. We need to fix this road between now and Christmas because without this road people will find it very difficult to travel.
“This is a Federal road in Edo State and it doesn’t really matter. People from Edo State, Eastern and Northern parts of the country use this road.
“Our focus is to ensure that the road is motorable. If we are able to fix the road, we can appeal to Mr. President to refund the money to us,” the governor said.
