Gov. Okpebholo Pledges Timely Completion of Sapele Road Project, Inspects Flood-Control Canals and Drainages

By De-Patriot

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has inspected the ongoing reconstruction of the Sapele Road in Benin City, assuring that the project will be completed early. The Governor’s inspection covered various sections of the road, including the completed surface drains, underground channels, and drainage systems designed to mitigate flooding in the area.

The project, which features a reinforced concrete pavement structure, has made significant progress, with over five kilometers of rigid pavement and 5.5 kilometers of stone base already completed. The Governor expressed satisfaction with the progress made and reiterated his administration’s commitment to monitoring all projects across the state to ensure quality delivery.

Governor Okpebholo assured that the project will be completed by December 2025, in line with the contractor’s commitment. He emphasized the importance of timely payments to support the contractors in meeting the deadline. The Special Adviser on Project Implementation and Monitoring, Engr. Mrs. Phoebe U. Williams-Bello, echoed the Governor’s position, stressing that the supervision exercise was designed to enforce compliance.

The Project Engineer, Engr. Ademola, confirmed that the surface drains at Ogheghe have been completed, while 1.2 kilometers out of the planned 1.6-kilometer underground canal at Old Sapele Road have been delivered. He expressed optimism that the December target is achievable, noting that the reinforced concrete design guarantees durability and will provide a lasting solution to flooding and traffic challenges in the area.