Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has flagged off the construction of the 4.7km Utteh Palace Road in Benin, fulfilling a campaign promise to the residents of the area.
The flag-off ceremony, held on Monday evening, marked the commencement of a key infrastructure project located in Edo South Senatorial District.
Okpebholo reaffirmed his commitment to the “Renewed Hope” agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, vowing to prioritize road construction and other sectors across the state.
The governor emphasised that the road, once completed, would link Ikpoba-Okha and Uhunmwonde Local Government Areas, improving accessibility and boosting economic activities in the region.
“I was here about three months ago during my campaigns. At that time, the road was in a deplorable state, and I promised the community that when we came into government, we would fix it. Today, I am here to fulfill that promise,” Okpebholo said.
He added, “We are committed to keeping our word and ensuring that our people have a road they can be proud of. This project aligns with President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda, and as his ‘children,’ we must deliver results that reflect his vision for development.”
The contractor, Risen Fan, pledged to deliver the project on schedule while adhering to high standards.
“We are committed to working with the state government and the host community to complete this project promptly and to specification. This initiative will pave the way for further innovations and investments in agriculture, ICT, education, and healthcare,” he said.
The Secretary of the Utteh community, Lucky Asemota, expressed gratitude to the Governor for addressing the longstanding issue.
“We are happy that the Governor remembered us and has kept his campaign promise. This road will greatly benefit our residents and businesses,” Asemota stated.
