Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has assured residents that the contractor working on the failed portion of Obadan Junction road along the Benin-Auchi Expressway is working hard to complete the road before Christmas.

Gov Okpebholo who inspected the ongoing road project for the third time since his Inauguration on 12th November 2024 said the contractor is working round the clock to complete the project to enable motorists enjoy travelling this festive period.

The governor said his administration has fully keyed into the renewed hope agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in order to ensure Edo people enjoy the dividends of democracy.

Gov Okpebholo said his administration will appeal to Mr President for a refund of the money spent after the completion of the project.

He noted that the road is a gateway between the South East and Northern parts of Nigeria and as such, very important to get it fixed for the people.

“Work is ongoing to fix the failed portion of this road at Obadan Junction, Benin-Auchi road. These people are working really hard. I don’t know if they really sleep. We need to fix this road between now and Christmas because without this road people will find it very difficult to travel.

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“It is important that the road is fixed between now and Christmas. This is the third time I am coming to this place to monitor the progress of work to ensure that the work is completed on time.

“This road is a gateway between the South East and Northern part of the country. It is important that this road is completed before the festive period to enable our people travel in comfort to their various destinations.

“This is a Federal road in Edo State and it doesn’t really matter. People from Edo State, Eastern and Northern parts of the country use this road. Our job and focus is to ensure the road is motorable. If we are able to fix the road we can appeal to Mr President to refund the money to us.

“If the road is not done, the people using the road will surely suffer from it even as the Federal Government is trying its best to ensure Nigerians enjoy the dividends of good governance.

“Doing this road will boost the credibility of our party and government of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Nothing is wrong in fixing this road for Edo people”, he declared.