By Simeon OSAJIE
The Executive Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has vowed to reclaim all the areas flooded by erosion due to heavy rain, promising that roads in the area will also be repaired.
The governor stated this on Monday during an inspection tour of road projects across Edo South Senatorial District in the state as part of activities to mark his second anniversary on November 12, 2026.
He said the inspection was to see how the flooded areas can be claimed, noting that the Ekhewan water retention to Gelegele road would be repaired to make life easier for the citizens in the area.
According to the governor “When I came to this area, there was no road that was completed, and now, under my government, I have ensured that the road is completed. I will also make sure that the ponds in the area are done to stop flooding in the area.”
At the flyover under construction in Adesuwa on Sapele Road, Governor Okpebholo told the contractors to ensure the project is completed by January 2027.
The governor visited the RCC junction, Ogheghe bypass, and the old Sapele Road.
He also proceeded to Ikpoba Hill, Tempoga, to inspect drainage projects and road projects, linking the Ramat Park flyover through Lucky Way, from where the entourage linked the completed Amufi Road.