The development record of Hon. John Ehibhatioman Yakubu, Edo Central Senatorial Candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in the forthcoming 16th January, 2027 senatorial elections has come under renewed public attention following the release of a list detailing 51 projects reportedly executed across Esan North-East Local Government Area in Edo Central.
The projects, according to the project document circulated in his name, cut across several sectors, including road infrastructure, drainage, education, healthcare, electricity, water supply, markets and public facilities.
The list includes the Construction and Asphalting of several roads in Uromi, headquarters of the local government, with drainage facilities provided on a number of the streets. Among them are Covent Road, Afuda Road, Mary the Queen Street, Efandion Road, Okojie Street, Ujioror Street, Silvanus Road and Oyomon Road.
The document also lists the construction of a new Divisional Police Station and Police Staff Quarters in Uromi, as well as the construction of staff quarters and other public facilities.
Education
Education features prominently among the listed interventions.
According to the document projects include the construction of new Classroom Blocks at Ebhoki-Uzea Primary School, Uzenema Primary School and Eror Primary School, alongside the renovation of classroom blocks at several schools.
The listed educational interventions also include the provision of 1,000 Three-Seater Primary School Desks and Benches, while the project list states that Six New Classrooms at Uzenema Primary School were equipped with computers.
Schools mentioned in the list include Arue Secondary School, Obadilu Primary School, Esan Grammar School, Egbele Primary School, Okpujie Primary School, Idumu-Egean Primary School, Iruele Primary School and Ewo-Iyi Primary School, among others.
Healthcare and Water Supply
Healthcare is another area covered by the project list.
The document identifies the construction of Primary Health Care Centres at Uroh-Uzea and Efandion, including the construction and completion of the Primary Health Care (PHC) at Efandion Community.
Water infrastructure is also included, with borehole projects listed at Hausa Market, Idumu-Oza and Uzenema.
Electricity Infrastructure
The document further lists several electricity-related interventions, particularly the installation of transformers in different communities. These include 300KVA and 500KVA Transformers at locations such as Uwalor Road, Nova Road Junction, Mission Road by Covent Road Junction, Eko-Omonua/Ewo-Iyi and Yakubu Close Junction.
It also lists the extension of electricity to Eko Etubu Village.
Markets and Community Infrastructure
Market infrastructure forms another component of the reported interventions.
The projects include the construction of 27 Units of Stalls at the new Fruit Market, New Open-market Stalls at Awoh Market, and Four Open-market Stalls at Ubierumu Community.
The document also lists the completion of a Staff Canteen and other public/community facilities.
Drainage Projects
Drainage infrastructure constitutes a significant part of the listed interventions.
The project document identifies rectangular concrete drains constructed at Ebhodaghe Street, Central Road, Udai Street and Idigie Street, all in the Uromi, the administrative headquarters of the local government area.
It also identifies road projects where drainage was incorporated into the construction or rehabilitation works.
The 51-ProjectS Claim
The document presents the projects under the heading “51 Landmark Projects” and describes them as part of Yakubu’s record of interventions.
The publication of the list provides an opportunity for residents, community leaders and relevant authorities to examine the individual projects, their locations, implementation periods, funding sources and current status.
For purposes of responsible journalism, the project list should be treated as a claim contained in the circulated material until independently verified through project records, site visits, government/community records or other documentary evidence.
A Record for Public Examination
Beyond the political dimension surrounding the document, the projects cover areas directly connected to community development: roads, drainage, schools, healthcare, electricity, water, markets and public facilities.
The publication of the 51-project list therefore puts the reported interventions before the public for further examination and verification, particularly by residents of the affected communities.