The Edo state government has urged residents to endure the current deplorable condition of some roads, assuring them that massive rehabilitation efforts will commence immediately after the rainy season. This assurance was given by Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Prince Kassim Afegbua, during the ministry's monthly media briefing in Benin City. Afegbua explained that attempting major road repairs amid the heavy rains would result in the wastage of construction materials and public resources.
Afegbua attributed the deterioration of several roads in the state to poor-quality construction works by the immediate past administration under former Governor Godwin Obaseki. He cited several roads within the Benin metropolis that were rehabilitated during the previous administration but had deteriorated considerably, raising questions about the quality and durability of the projects. These roads include those in Government Reservation Area (GRA), Iyekogba Estate, Irihrih, and Okoroma.
An assessment of the roads showed extensive potholes and other signs of infrastructure decay. Afegbua emphasized that roads constructed to acceptable standards should ordinarily have considerably longer lifespans, depending on their specifications, usage, and maintenance. He stressed that the Senator Monday Okpebholo-led government was committed to restoring the state's road infrastructure and making major roads motorable for motorists and other road users.
The Edo state government inherited a number of challenges, particularly in the area of road infrastructure, which it plans to tackle systematically. Afegbua assured Edo residents that the administration was "very much alive to its responsibility" and determined to reverse the trend while addressing both inherited and emerging developmental challenges. The government aims to restore the state's road infrastructure and improve the overall quality of life for residents.
The rehabilitation of roads across the state will commence immediately after the rainy season, with the government promising to prioritize the most critical roads. Afegbua did not provide a specific timeline for the completion of the rehabilitation works but assured residents that the government was committed to making progress. The government has urged residents to be patient and to endure the current deplorable road conditions.
The poor condition of roads in Edo state has been a source of concern for residents, who have been calling for improved infrastructure. The government's promise to rehabilitate the roads has been welcomed by residents, who are hopeful that the efforts will lead to improved road conditions and a reduction in accidents. The government has assured residents that it will work to ensure that the rehabilitation works are done to high standards.
The Edo state government's efforts to improve road infrastructure are part of a broader strategy to address the state's developmental challenges. The government has identified road infrastructure as a key area of focus and has pledged to work to improve the overall quality of life for residents. The rehabilitation of roads is expected to have a positive impact on the state's economy and to improve the well-being of residents.
Key points
- The Edo state government has promised to commence massive rehabilitation of roads across the state immediately after the rainy season.
- The government attributed the deterioration of several roads to poor-quality construction works by the immediate past administration.
- The government has urged residents to endure the current deplorable road conditions, assuring them that efforts will be made to improve the roads.
