Governor Monday Okpebholo Begins Fulfilling Campaign Promises with Strategic Road Projects
Benin City, Edo State — Governor Monday Okpebholo’s administration is making remarkable progress in road infrastructure, ensuring improved mobility and connectivity across Edo State. Through a mix of continuity and innovation, the government is completing inherited projects while launching new road initiatives, reaffirming its commitment to modernizing the state’s transportation network.
Building on Past Efforts, Driving New Initiatives
Edo Today reports that Governor Okpebholo has not only sustained road projects initiated by his predecessor but has also introduced critical new developments, particularly within Benin metropolis.
A recent inspection of the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium area in Ogbe community revealed that multiple Ogbewaise link roads—initially started by the past administration—have now been successfully completed. The newly laid asphalt has drastically improved traffic flow and accessibility in the area.
Similarly, work has resumed on the dualization and construction of Ekewan Road, a key project that had stalled near the Army Barracks under the previous government. Contractors have been re-engaged to complete the road extension up to the Ekewan Army Barracks, with ongoing asphalt work and the construction of a retentive pond to tackle erosion challenges.
Fulfilling Campaign Promises with Strategic Road Projects
Governor Okpebholo’s commitment to infrastructure development extends beyond major highways to neighborhood roads that directly impact communities.
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Charismatic Renewal Road (off Ekewan Road)
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Previously impassable, this 1.4 km road is now under construction, fulfilling a campaign promise.
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The project includes two-side drainages and a retentive pond to prevent flooding and enhance durability.
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Uteh Road (off Palace Road, Upper Mission, Benin)
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A 4.7 km road project, awarded in February 2025, is currently in full swing.
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Contractors have been mobilized, with 1.6 km of drainage work already completed.
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Site Engineer Tomiwa Atoyebi assured that the project is on track for February 2026 completion, focusing on drainage and base construction.
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Teboga, Upper Mission, Benin
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Extensive road construction is underway to combat long-standing erosion problems.
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Terrain leveling and a wide drainage system are being implemented to channel floodwater into the Ikpoba River.
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A Commitment to Progress
Governor Okpebholo’s administration is leaving a tangible mark on Edo State’s road infrastructure, ensuring that residents benefit from smoother, safer, and more durable roads. By revamping neglected projects and initiating new developments, the government is paving the way—literally and figuratively—for economic growth, ease of transportation, and improved living standards.
With these ongoing advancements, Edo State is on the move, and a new era of infrastructure development is unfolding.
