Edo Assembly Urges Contractor To Hasten Completion Of Road Project

The Edo State House of Assembly Special Ad-hoc Committee on Project Inspection has charged the contractor handling the Upper Ekehuan Road project to accelerate work to enable residents begin to enjoy the dividends of democracy promised by Governor Monday Okpebholo.

Chairman of the committee, Hon. Addeh Isibor, said the inspection at Upper Ekehuan Road in Igo Community, Ovia North East local government area, was part of the House’s continuous assessment of projects being executed by the Okpebholo administration across the state.

Hon. Isibor noted that although heavy rainfall posed challenges to full assessment of some sections of the road, the committee was impressed that the contractor remained on site despite the adverse weather conditions.

In his remarks, Hon. Kingsley Ugabi said the project reflected the governor’s sensitivity and compassion toward the people of the area, stressing that communities in Oredo East and Ovia North East were already witnessing tangible dividends of democracy.

Similarly, Hon. Donald Okogbe described the Upper Ekehuan Road as a major and legacy project for Edo State, commending the quality of the toll-bin works so far, while urging the contractor to significantly increase the pace of construction to meet public expectations.

He added that the committee had communicated its concerns to the Commissioner for Works, expressing confidence that discussions would lead to improved performance, as Edo people desire a project that is both durable and delivered on schedule.

Providing technical updates, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Projects, Engr. Phoebe Williams-Bello, disclosed that the 12.6-kilometre road has recorded over one kilometre of toll-bin construction on both sides, with about 850 metres of earthworks completed, noting that persistent rainfall has been the major constraint.

The commissioner for Works, Hon. Felix Akhabue, assured that the ministry would intensify monitoring to ensure faster delivery.

He expressed optimism that with the onset of the dry season, construction activities would advance more rapidly.

The committee also inspected other ongoing projects, including Catholic Charismatic Renewal Road, Ugbihoko Quarters, Palace Road along Upper Mission Road, Ekiuwa–UNIBEN Road and Temboga Road, where contractors were commended for the quality and consistency of work so far.