Tracy Ohovwore, Benin City
In fulfilment of Senator Monday Okpebholo’s pledges, the Edo State Government has approved the Renovation of the Burnt Oba market.
This announcement was disclosed by the Commissioner for Information and Communications, Hon Paul Ohonbamu, after the State Executive Council meeting in Benin City, which was presided over by the Governor and Chairman-in-Council.
He revealed that during the campaigns, Governor Monday Okpebholo promised to rebuild the burnt Oba market. Hence, the renovation of the entire Oba market, including the burnt areas, was approved.
He noted that Governor Okpebholo, who is leading an inclusive administration, believes that development must be universal and has, therefore, approved the construction of the road in the 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”, he stated.
Hon. Ohonbamu also disclosed that a 25 per cent 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 25 percent will enable contractors to begin construction of these roads and the second flyover bridge at Sapele Road.
“Exco also approved the construction of EDSTMA office at Sapele road and in order to achieve the dream of food sufficiency in Edo State, 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.”
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.
