Ogheghe Residents Praise Okpebholo Over Ongoing Road Construction

Residents, traders and pedestrians in Ogheghe Community, Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of Edo State, have commended Monday Okpebholo for the ongoing road construction project in the area, describing it as a long-awaited intervention already improving lives and businesses.

The commendation came during an unscheduled visit by the governor to inspect the level of work done on the road project.

Residents said the road, which was previously dusty and waterlogged, had posed serious challenges to motorists, traders and school children, especially during the rainy season when movement within the community became difficult.

A trader in the area, Victor Merit, said the construction work has started attracting more customers to the community market due to easier access.

“We have suffered on this road for many years. During rainfall, the road became almost impassable and customers avoided this area. But now, we are happy seeing the government working here. Governor Okpebholo has remembered us,” he said.

Another resident, Mr. Monday Orugbe, described the governor as “a blessing to Edo State,” noting that the road was in a deplorable condition before the construction began.

“Before now, this road was a complete disaster, and people suffered a lot passing through here. But with the ongoing construction, we are happy and grateful for what the governor is doing for this community,” he stated.
Pedestrians and school children also hailed the project, saying it would improve safety and reduce accidents in the area.

The residents praised the governor’s commitment to infrastructural development across Edo State, adding that the project reflects the administration’s efforts to improve the living conditions of the people.

The road project is part of the Edo State Government’s ongoing drive to rehabilitate critical roads and boost socio-economic activities across communities in the state.