The Managing Director of the Edo State Public Building and Maintenance Agency (EDPUBMA), Engr. Austin Osaretin Osakue, has commended Governor Godwin Obaseki for initiating the Forward Operating Base project built in Ehor, Uhunmwonde Local Government Area of Edo State.
Engr. Osakue made this commendation recently during the commissioning and hand-over ceremony of the Base to the Nigerian Army by Governor Godwin Obaseki as part of his efforts to curb security challenges in the state.
Osakue stated that the impact of the Forward Operating Base on motorists and commuters plying the routes cannot be overemphasized as the security challenges often experienced in that axis have drastically reduced since the FOB became operational.
He said the project, which is built on a 27,000 square meter site, commenced in 2022 and it boasts of an array of facilities including a helipad, standby generator for reliable power supply and an industrial borehole for constant water supply with full water reticulation.
The Base houses a guard house, sports and training ground with four units of observatory steel structures and a good road network with street lights to light up the base at night. Also within the Base are worship centres for both Christians and Muslims, a canteen and an Officers Mess for games and relaxation.
The Forward Operating Base project built by the Edo State government with the supervision of the Edo State Public Building and Maintenance Agency and supported by the Nigerian Army is geared towards spreading the security network in the state.
