SENATOR JOSEPH IGIAGBE IKPEA LAUDS Monday Okpebholo FOR HISTORIC PROCUREMENT OF 54 CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT FOR EDO STATE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS

SENATOR JOSEPH IGIAGBE IKPEA LAUDS Monday Okpebholo FOR HISTORIC PROCUREMENT OF 54 CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT FOR EDO STATE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS

Senator Ikpea Media Team (IMT)

At the official handover ceremony held today, 23rd February 2026, at the Garrick Memorial Field, Senator Joseph Igiagbe Ikpea publicly commended Governor Monday Okpebholo for the procurement of 54 state-of-the-art construction equipment designated for local government areas across Edo State. This landmark initiative represents a significant advancement in the state’s infrastructure development drive and underscores a firm commitment to strengthening the operational capacity of grassroots governance.

The procurement is set to revolutionize construction activities within the state, enabling local councils to undertake critical infrastructure projects with greater efficiency and speed. Senator Ikpea praised the governor’s foresight in recognizing the urgent need for modern equipment to support road construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance of public facilities. According to him, the initiative not only addresses pressing infrastructural challenges but also empowers local government areas to become more self-reliant and proactive in delivering essential services to their communities.

In his remarks, the Senator highlighted the far-reaching economic implications of the procurement, noting that the deployment of new construction equipment will stimulate job creation, enhance productivity, and catalyze economic growth across the state. He emphasized that local contractors and skilled operators will have opportunities to engage meaningfully with the equipment, fostering collaboration, capacity building, and sustainable community development.

Moreover, Senator Ikpea stressed that this strategic investment reflects the Okpebholo administration’s unwavering dedication to quality service delivery and people-oriented governance. By equipping local governments with the necessary tools to execute projects independently, the governor is entrenching accountability, accelerating development, and improving the overall standard of living for the people of Edo State.

The Senator also urged local government chairmen to make judicious and effective use of the construction equipment, emphasizing that the true value of the investment lies in its proper deployment for the benefit of the grassroots. He called on them to prioritize impactful projects that directly address the needs of their constituents and justify the confidence reposed in them.

Senator Ikpea’s commendation reflects the collective optimism among stakeholders and citizens regarding the transformative impact of this initiative. As Edo State moves forward with renewed vigor, the procurement and handover of the 54 construction equipment stand as a defining milestone in the state’s ongoing journey toward sustainable infrastructure development and responsive governance.