The governor of Edo State, Sen. Monday Okpebholo on Wednesday undertook an unscheduled inspection of key infrastructure projects in Benin City, reaffirming his administration’s resolve to accelerate the State’s urban renewal agenda.
Okpebholo visited the ongoing Ramat Park Flyover before proceeding to a flood-ravaged community where residents turned out in large numbers to express appreciation for his swift intervention in resolving a decade-long erosion crisis.
At the Ramat Park Flyover construction site, Okpebholo expressed satisfaction with both the pace and quality of work, noting that progress had surpassed initial projections.
He emphasised that his administration remains firmly committed to delivering durable, people-centered infrastructure that enhances mobility, supports commerce, and reinforces public trust in government.
Okpebholo reiterated that transparency, efficiency, and timely delivery remain central to his development approach, stressing that every project undertaken by his administration is aimed at improving the lived experiences of Edo people.
Project Manager, Mr. Lee Jianshou, briefed the Governor on the milestones already achieved, disclosing that major structural components had been completed.
“On the second span, we have finished about 14 spans of the beam-launching and the remaining ones will be concluded before Christmas. We are working tirelessly to complete this phase so we can move fully to the next. With His Excellency’s support, we are confident of delivering by April 2026, latest, May 2026,” he said.
The Commissioner for Works, Dr. Felix Akhabue, also commended the contractor for maintaining high standards while working ahead of schedule.
He affirmed that engineers from the ministry were on-site daily to ensure strict compliance with specifications.
The governor later inspected the erosion-plagued community adjoining Ramat Park, where residents gathered in excitement to welcome him and commend the administration for finally addressing a problem that had made the area impassable for years.
