Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, says his administration will continue to reconstruct and repair damaged federal highways in the state to ease the suffering of the people.
Okpebholo stated this on Sunday when he visited the Ogheghe–Ologbo axis of the Benin–Sapele Road, a section of the highway which has become almost unmotorable after the bypass, drawing widespread concern from motorists and residents.
According to report a petrol tanker caught fire on Saturday at the Ogheghe junction on Sapele Road after falling as a result of failed portions on the road.
He noted that the tanker fell and caught fire as residents stayed away from the inferno.
In a statement on Monday by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, Okpebholo said that after the major interventions on the federal roads by the state government, he would approach the Federal Government for reimbursement of funds spent.
He said he cannot sit back and allow the daily carnage on major federal highways, which the previous administration refused to repair in the state.
The governor expressed dismay at the deplorable condition of the road.
General Manager of CBC Global Construction Company, who gave his name as Liao, said the firm had made significant progress on the ongoing 23.2-kilometre reconstruction work.
Since assuming office, the governor has embarked on major road rehabilitation and reconstruction projects.
Apart from the intervention on Benin–Sapele Road, the state government has also done work on the federal road in Edo Central, while the Akoko Edo road in Edo North is also receiving attention.
The first bridge in the state is also nearing completion, while the construction of another bridge has also begun at Adesua Junction on Benin–Sapele Road.
These interventions reflect Okpebholo’s commitment to improving infrastructure and easing movement across the state.
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