By Ogochukwu Isioma
The Edo State Government has approved the renovation of the burnt Oba market in Benin City,
in fulfillment of the promises made by the State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo.
This was disclosed by the state’s Commissioner for Information and Communications, Hon. Paul
Ohonbamu after the weekly Executive Council meeting presided over by the Governor and
Chairman-in-Council, on Wednesday in Benin City.
He said, during the 2024 campaigns, Governor Okpebholo promised to rebuild the Oba market
which was burnt. “Today, Exco has approved the renovation of the entire Oba market, including
the burnt areas,” Ohonbamu noted.
According to the Commissioner, the State Executive Council also approved the construction of
road to the village of the immediate-past Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki.
Hon. Ohonbamu said, ex-Governor Obaseki betrayed his people by failing to construct the road
leading to his own village.
He noted that Governor Okpebholo who is leading an all inclusive administration, believes that
development must be universal and has therefore approved the construction of the road which
is in Uhunmwonde Local Government Area of the state.
"People from the former governor's area in Uhunmwonde Local Government came to appeal to
Governor Monday Okpebholo to help them repair the road which was abandoned by Obaseki
who betrayed his people, leaving the road in bad shape.
"Okpebholo feels development is universal and he approved the construction of the road to
ensure the people enjoy the dividends of democracy", the commissioner noted.
Hon. Ohonbamu also disclosed that 25 percent advance payment was approved for the
construction of about eleven roads, including the second flyover bridge at Sapele road, Adesuwa
intersection.
He further noted that the approval of the 25 percent will enable contractors embark on the
construction of these roads and also the second flyover bridge at Sapele road.
"Exco also approved the construction of EDSTMA(Edo State Traffic Management Agency) office
at Sapele road and in order to achieve the dream of food sufficiency in Edo State,” Ohonbamu
noted.
“Exco also approved fertilizer warehouses across the three Senatorial Districts, with one lot in
Irrua, another in Auchi while the third will be in Benin City to boost agricultural activities and aid
farmers in the farming season,” the statement added.
Ohonbamu also disclosed that Council approved a 100-bed capacity hospital at Uwessan which
will service the nursing school being constructed at Udomi, Uwessan in Esan Central Local Government.
"Finally, EXCO approved the contract for the construction of Uhie Road, off Sapele Road and also the purchase of furniture and electronics for various MDAs which have already been renovated,”
the Commissioner added.
