Okpebholo Revives 40-Year-Abandoned Doctors’ Quarters, Sets Two-Month Completion Deadline

BENIN CITY — Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has assured that the long-abandoned Doctors’ Quarters on Ezotti Street, Benin City, will be completed and ready for occupation within the next two months.

The governor gave the assurance after inspecting the facility alongside the Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Blessing Agbebaku, and other senior government officials. The team was taken round the project by the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Cyril Oshiomhole.

Okpebholo said he embarked on the inspection following reports on the progress of work at the site.

According to him, the contractor has promised to deliver the project within one month and two weeks, after which medical personnel will be able to move into the renovated facility.

“I have heard a lot about this building and decided to inspect the project myself. I also came with the Speaker of the House of Assembly so that he can see what funds are being appropriated for.

“The contractor has assured us that the building will be ready in about one month and two weeks. Once completed, our doctors will be able to occupy the facility. I will return to inspect the project again and ensure the deadline is met,” the governor said.

Speaking during the inspection, the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Cyril Oshiomhole, praised Governor Okpebholo for reviving a project that had remained abandoned for more than four decades.

He noted that previous administrations failed to rehabilitate the structure, while the current administration commenced and substantially completed the renovation within its first year in office.

“This Doctors’ Quarters has been here for over 40 years. Before work started, the building was in a deplorable condition. This is the first major renovation undertaken on the facility in four decades,” Oshiomhole said.

He disclosed that the project is now more than 85 percent completed and commended the governor for prioritising healthcare development under his administration’s SHINE Agenda.

The renovated facility is expected to provide improved accommodation for medical personnel and strengthen healthcare service delivery in the state.