Okpebholo Takes Step to Halt Pains of Edo People – Ohonbamu

By Simeon OSAJIE

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has taken positive and proactive steps to get Edo people out of pain and improve their living condition, as the government approves 14 contracts in the oil producing areas of the state and commence repairs of the 23.4 kilometers bad spots on the Federal government road along the Benin-Sapele road axis in the state.

The Governor who believes that it is very important that the people remain the major focus of his administration is creating an enabling environment that will truly guarantee happiness of the people in continuation of the development plan for the state

The Edo State Commissioner for Information and Communication, Hon Paul Ohonbamu who disclosed this in Benin City, noted that the agony of motorists plying the Federal government road along the Sapele road axis which was neglected by the former Governor, Godwin Obaseki will soon become a thing of the past as repair works commenced immediately it  was approved by the State Executive Council, Exco chaired by the Chairman in Council, His Excellency,  Governor Monday Okpebholo.

The 14 contracts approved in the oil producing areas of Ikpoba Okha, Orhionmwon and Ovia North East local government areas include the construction of markets, Jetty, roads, and provision of electricity that will help to develop the oil producing communities.

“The EXCO approved the construction  of  Orogu road and adjoining streets, Construction  of Oza internal roads in Orhionmwon  local government area, Construction of several streets  in Ikpoba Okha Local  government area, Construction of  Osarieme street, Ikpoba Okha local government, grading of earth works in Orhionmwon  local government

“Others are the Construction of Edosonmwan street in Ovia North East, Construction of Obe Community market, Orhionmwon local   government area, Construction of Ajimogha water project in Ikpoba Okha, Supply and installation of electricity to communities across the three  local governments.

“There is also 3.5 kilometers internal roads at Ogieda village in South Ibie, Etsako West local government area, as well as some roads, especially those Federal roads along the Sapele road axis down the bypass.

“Those bad spots that the former governor Obaseki  said were Federal  roads have been approved. The Chairman in Council said he cannot wait for the Federal government  and thereby see the citizens of the state pass through such harrowing situation on the road.

 “The Exco also approved work on the erosion spots on Ekenwan road through the Catholic Charismatic Mission axis, to ensure that the roads are motorable,” the Commissioner added.