Okpebholo gets commendation for reconstructing Benin–Sapele–Warri Road

By John Mayaki

The promoter of Edo: Nigeria’s Construction Site, Mr. John Mayaki, has lauded Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, for undertaking the funding of a 28.2-kilometre portion of the Benin–Sapele–Warri Road reconstruction project.

Mayaki, who visited the site to assess the level of work done, dispelled claims that the project was being funded by the Federal Ministry of Works.

He stated that the ongoing reconstruction is solely financed by the administration of Okpebholo, unlike under the past administration of Godwin Obaseki, which, he alleged, failed to collaborate with the Federal Government to fix the road despite challenges his convoy encountered on the route.

His words, “I must commend the governor for coming to the rescue with his steady hands, especially the monitoring and inspection he has severally undertaken to ensure that the contractor delivers within record time and meets quality standards,” Mayaki said.

He disclosed that he inspected the entire stretch of the road, beginning from the flyover under construction on Sapele Road to Santana Market, extending through RCC and the Ogheghe bypass, and terminating at the Ologbo–Koko junction.

According to him, notable progress has been recorded, including the completion of 1.5 kilometres of surface drains, a one-kilometre underground channel, and a 1.6-kilometre underground canal designed to address perennial flooding along the Sapele Road axis.

Mayaki said, “I must commend the governor for his attention to detail on this project,” he added.

He further noted that Edo State is fast becoming Nigeria’s largest construction hub, attributing the development to the governor’s belief that improved road infrastructure would boost economic activities, increase state revenue, and drive growth in the gross domestic product (GDP).

He also commended HE Sen Monday Okpebholo leadership and collaboration with the Federal Government under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in delivering critical infrastructure projects across the state.