Governor Monday Okpebholo, at the weekend, inspected the road and assured residents of its early completion.
In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, the governor reviewed the completed 1.5 kilometers of surface drains, a one-kilometer underground channel, and a 1.6-kilometer underground canal designed to mitigate perennial flooding along the Sapele Road axis.
He also inspected connecting roads and expressed confidence that the ongoing Ogheghe Road project, off Sapele Road in Benin City, will be completed by December 2025, in line with the contractor’s commitment.
Governor Okpebholo expressed satisfaction with the progress and reiterated his administration’s resolve to closely monitor projects across Benin metropolis and the state to ensure quality delivery.
“With what I have seen today, we are on track. The contractors have promised to deliver by December, and we will support them with timely payments to ensure they meet the deadline,” the governor stated.
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