Edo Governor pledges steady funding for state road projects

Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has pledged continued funding and support for contractors engaged in road projects throughout the state. He assured that significant progress would be made on these projects before the Christmas season.

Governor Okpebholo made these assurances on Monday following an inspection of ongoing work on the Arue-Uromi-Agbor road projects in Esan North-East Local Government Area. He noted that the projects are advancing despite the difficulties presented by the current rainy season, with drainage works being a primary focus.

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I can assure the citizens that this administration will continue to fund and support contractors handling road projects across the state to ensure significant progress before Christmas.

"I can assure the citizens that this administration will continue to fund and support contractors handling road projects across the state to ensure significant progress before Christmas," stated Okpebholo. He added, "By the grace of God, we are looking at what we can achieve between now and Christmas, because of the rainy season, nothing much can actually be done. The only thing they can do now is the drainage, which they are working on, and we are seeing the progress they are making across the various sites."

The governor reiterated the government's commitment to releasing funds to contractors as they become available, aiming to sustain the momentum of the projects. Michel Aoy, Area Manager for Setraco Nigeria Ltd., provided details on the Irrua-Uromi bypass road, which will be nine meters wide on each side, feature a concrete barrier, and include street lighting. Aoy mentioned that securing the right of way and a 20-meter drainage corridor had been a significant challenge, but the drainage work, considered the most difficult step, is now visible.

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By the grace of God, we are looking at what we can achieve between now and Christmas, because of the rainy season, nothing much can actually be done. The only thing they can do now is the drainage, which they are working on, and we are seeing the progress they are making across the various sites.