Edo Govt Approves Renovation of Burnt Oba Market
…To construct road to Obaseki’s Village
…25 percent advance payment for second flyover in Benin – Ohonbamu
By Simeon OSAJIE
Edo State Government has approved the renovation of the Burnt Oba market in fulfilment of the promises made by Governor Monday Okpebholo.
This was disclosed by the Commissioner for Information and Communications, Hon. Paul Ohonbamu after the State Executive Council (SEC) meeting presided over by the Governor and Chairman-in-Council, Senator Monday Okpebholo in Benin.
He said, during the campaigns, Governor Monday Okpebholo promised to rebuild the burnt Oba market. “Today, Exco has approved the renovation of the entire Oba market, including the burnt areas.”
According to the Commissioner, EXCO also approved the construction of road to the village of his immediate predecessor, Mr Godwin Obaseki.
Hon. Ohonbamu said, ex-Governor Obaseki betrayed his people by failing to construct the road leading to his own village.
He noted that Governor Okpebholo who is leading an all inclusive administration, believes that development must be universal and has therefore approved the construction of the road which is in Uhunmwonde local government area of the state.
“People from the former governor’s area in Uhunmwonde came to appeal to Governor Monday Okpebholo to help them repair the road which was abandoned by Obaseki who betrayed his people, leaving the road in bad shape.
“Okpebholo feels development is universal and approved the construction of the road to ensure the people enjoy the dividends of democracy”, he stated.
Hon. Ohonbamu also disclosed that 25 percent advance payment was approved for the construction of about eleven roads, including the second flyover bridge at Sapele road, Adesuwa intersection.
He further noted that the approval of the 25 percent will enable contractors embark on the construction of these roads and also the second flyover bridge at Sapele road.
“Exco also approved the construction of EDSTMA office at Sapele road and in order to achieve the dream of food sufficiency in Edo State, Exco also approved fertilizer warehouses across the three Senatorial Districts, with one lot in Irrua, another in Auchi while the third will be in Benin City to boost agricultural activities and aid farmers in the farming season.”
Ohonbamu also disclosed that Council approved a 100-bed capacity hospital at Uwessan which will service the nursing
school being constructed at Udomi, Uwessan in Esan Central local government area.
“Finally, EXCO approved the construction of Uhie Road, off Sapele Road and also the purchase of furniture and electronics for various MDAs which have already been renovated,” the Commissioner added.
