Statewide Road Inspection: Edo Govt Promises Lasting Infrastructure, Faster Completion

The Edo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering durable, standard road projects across the state within set timelines.

The Special Adviser to the Governor on Projects Monitoring and Implementation, Engr. Phoebe Williams-Bello, gave the assurance during a three-day inspection tour of ongoing projects in Edo Central and Edo North Senatorial Districts.

Speaking to journalists in Edo Central, Williams-Bello expressed satisfaction with the pace and quality of work, urging contractors to sustain momentum. She commended Governor Monday Okpebholo for prioritising infrastructure and ensuring prompt payment to contractors.

“We have covered about five kilometres at the binder level, and the wearing course will follow. Contractors are not being owed, which is why work is progressing steadily on site,” she said.

A contractor, Engr. Michel Haddad, also expressed confidence in meeting the delivery timeline for the 11.5-kilometre dualisation project linking Ewu, Uromi, Igueben and Ekpoma.

On the third day of the tour in Edo North, Williams-Bello inspected palliative works on failed sections of the Auchi–Igarra–Aiyetoro–Unemu–Nekhua–Aiyegunle–Ekpesa–Ibillo–Ekor road in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area. She assured residents of the government’s resolve to complete projects on schedule.

“I am confident that within this timeframe, major roads across Edo North, Central and South will be delivered.

We urge residents to be patient as we address critical road deficiencies,” she said.
During an inspection of the 9.6-kilometre Ibillo–Igarra road, she expressed satisfaction with progress but urged contractors to accelerate work.

The contractor handling the project, Engr. Bajwa Mohd, assured that quality standards would be maintained, noting that the project was nearing 50 per cent completion.

Other projects inspected include Irrua–Illeh–Usenu–Ukhun Road, Irrua–Akho–Illeh–Ukhun Road, Ewatto–Udo Road, Idumu Iyasele Road, Ideselu–Ewatto Road, and Ohe–Ozea Road.

The tour marks the first quarterly inspection exercise led by Williams-Bello, covering infrastructure projects across the three senatorial districts of Edo State.