According to reports, a road project that was recently facilitated by Prince Henry Odianosen Okojie, a federal legislator who represents the Esan North-East/Esan South-East Federal Constituency in Edo State, washed away less than a week after it was finished.
The non-governmental organization MonITNG announced the development on Monday in a post on its official X handle. The organization disclosed that after a single, intense downpour, a portion of the road crumbled, casting doubt on the caliber of the building materials and craftsmanship.
MonitNG explained that millions of naira were spent on this project “yet it couldn’t withstand even one rainfall. This is unacceptable,” the organisation stated.
They did, however, encourage the governor of Edo State, his deputy, and anti-graft organizations, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offenses Commission (ICPC), to begin looking into the road project immediately.
The group warned that continuing to tolerate poor projects will only exacerbate the nation’s infrastructure deterioration and emphasized the importance of accountability and transparency in the implementation of public infrastructure.
The statement read, “Our team visited the newly completed General Hospital Road in Uromi, Edo State, facilitated by Hon. Prince Odi Okojie.”
“Shockingly, less than a week after completion, parts of the road have already washed away after a single heavy rainfall despite the millions of naira spent on the project.”
“This is a clear case of substandard materials and poor supervision. The road was meant to serve the community for years not days,” they stated.
Taxpayers should have long-lasting infrastructure, not temporary fixes that fail at the first hint of weather stress, according to MonITGN.
“Quality materials and proper engineering aren’t luxuries they are necessities. Roads are lifelines for economic activity, emergency access, and daily life. Cutting corners in construction not only wastes resources but endangers lives.
“We call on @m_akpakomiza, @IdahosaDennis, @icpcnigeria & @officialEFCC to urgently investigate this project.”
“Accountability must be enforced. Edo people deserve better,” they added.
