Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has applauded road contractors delivering quality projects across Edo South Senatorial District, while issuing a stern warning to firms falling behind schedule or failing to meet specifications.
The governor spoke during an inspection tour of ongoing road construction projects in the district, a move he said was aimed at ensuring value for money and timely completion of critical infrastructure.
Governor Okpebholo said the on-the-spot assessment was necessary to separate serious contractors from those not living up to expectations.
“We’ve gone round several places today. We were at Church Road, Upper Ekenwan Road and we were not too happy with the contractor there,” he said. “We have made our observations to the contractor on the need to meet specifications, and if by the time we return nothing has changed the way we want it, we can revoke that job.”
While expressing dissatisfaction with some sites, the governor praised contractors who, according to him, have demonstrated professionalism and commitment to quality delivery.
“We have gone to three other places and I can see that everything is going well. I am very happy with the contractor handling the job in Ogheghe; they are doing a very good job. I am also very happy with the contractor handling the Sapele Road. They are doing a very good job,” he said.
Governor Okpebholo stressed that his administration would not tolerate unnecessary delays, particularly with the rainy season fast approaching, adding that road infrastructure remains a top priority of his government.
“We will continue to monitor these projects closely, even at weekends. We won’t waste time because there is no time. The rainy season is almost here, and if we are not working, that means nothing will be achieved,” he added.
Linking the projects to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, the governor noted that road construction is one of the most visible ways to restore public confidence in governance.
“We must work in line with Mr President’s Renewed Hope for the country. One of the ways to bring renewed hope is through the construction of roads. That is how our people will know that they voted for us and that we are delivering on our promises,” he said.
Projects inspected during the tour include the 1.4-kilometre Charismatic (Church) Road off Ekhenwa Road, handled by Place of Peace Investment Limited; the Old Sapele Road linking Agip, Ohogbohi and Ogheghe communities, executed by Rawtech Nigeria Limited; Ogheghe Road off Sapele Road, handled by BRASS Engineering and Construction Nigeria Limited; and the Sapele Road Bypass.
Residents of the benefiting communities turned out in large numbers to welcome the governor, praising what they described as visible and impactful development across the area.
Governor Okpebholo was accompanied on the inspection by top government officials, including the APC Deputy Chairman in the state, Sylvester Aigbobor, and other senior government functionaries.
