Road users in the Sapele Road axis of Benin City and other surrounding areas within the Benin metropolis will soon heave a sigh of relief as Edo State governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has commenced the rehabilitation of the old Sapele Road and adjoining roads. The move is to ease traffic gridlock and reduce congestion on the main roads.
The governor, while inspecting some of the ongoing road projects, said his administration will be judicious in the use of revenues accruing to the State to improve the quality of life. He assured Edo people of transparency and accountability.
Some of the sites visited were Evbukhu, Ogheghe, Old Sapele Road, Catholic Charismatic Way, of Upper Ekenhuan Road, Ugbiyoko, amongst others.
Satisfied with the pace of work, Governor Okpebholo thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for increasing federal allocations to the States.
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He added that his administration is utilizing the resources from the Federal Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) in developing and growing the economy of the State and making life better for Edo people through practical governance.
Governor Okpebholo stressed that at completion, the Old Sapele will divert traffic from the main road, thereby reducing heavy vehicular movement of goods and services and allowing motorists access to alternative routes to their destination, which he noted will greatly reduce traffic gridlock.
He said: “Whatever we are doing as an administration in Edo State, we are doing for the benefits of Edo people. The President has made it easy for us as he has increased federal allocation, and with that money, we are developing Edo State, working to improve the lives of Edo people.”