March 22, (THEWILL) – The Federal Government has disclosed plans to commence palliative repair work on the Benin-Auchi/Okpella road on Monday, next week.
Minister of Works, Engr Dave Umahi, disclosed this during a stakeholders meeting in Abuja.
The palliative repair work is expected to start from the Ekpoma, Uromi, Irrua and Okpella axis of the road.
Speaking during the stakeholders meeting, the APC governorship candidate for the September 21 gubernatorial election in Edo State and Senator representing Edo Central in the National Assembly, Monday Okpebholo, thanked the Presidency for its prompt response to their appeal and ensuring workers are being mobilised to site immediately.
“We want to appreciate the Federal Government and the Hon Minister of Works for their prompt response to our appeal to fix the Benin-Auchi road. I am particularly happy with the material that will be used in fixing the road. The quality is something that will make the road last longer,” he said.
Also, former Edo governor and Senator representing Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole, appreciated the Presidency on behalf of the Edo people for its prompt response and mobilising contractors to site, stressing that Edo people and indeed, other commuters on the road can now heave a sigh of relief as they ply the road for their various activities.
“We appreciate your effort and commitment to this job. Hon Minister, on behalf of the people of Edo State, my distinguished brother, Senator Monday Okpebholo, and the entire Edo community represented here by Maj.-Gen. Cecil Esekhaigbe, and others, we want to send our gratitude through you to Mr President,” he added.
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