BY FAVOUR PERCY-IDUBOR
Edo State Governor, Sen Monday Okpebholo has assured residents that contractors working on the failed portion of the Obadan Junction road along the Benin-Ekpoma Expressway are working hard to complete the road before Christmas.
Governor Okpebholo, who inspected the ongoing road project for the third time since his inauguration on November 12, 2024, said the contractors were working round the clock to complete the project. He said when it is fixed, motorists will enjoy travelling during this festive period.
Okpebholo said his administration would appeal to President Tinubu for a refund of the money spent after the completion of the project. He noted that the road is a gateway between the South, East and Northern parts of Nigeria and as such, it is very important to get it fixed for the people.
“Work is ongoing to fix the failed portion of this road at Obadan Junction, Benin-Auchi road. These people are working hard. I don’t know if they sleep. We need to fix this road between now and Christmas because without this road people will find it very difficult to travel.
“This road is a gateway between the South East and Northern part of the country. This road must be completed before the festive period to enable our people to travel in comfort to their various destinations.
“This is a Federal road in Edo State and it doesn’t matter. People from Edo State, Eastern and Northern parts of the country use this road. Our focus is to ensure that the road is motorable. If we can fix the road, we can appeal to Mr. President to refund the money to us.
