Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has given a major boost to the state’s infrastructure drive, announcing that Edo’s first-ever flyover bridge will now be completed by April 2026 — four months ahead of schedule.
The Governor made the announcement during the All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign rally in Esan North-East Local Government Area, ahead of the Edo Central Senatorial by-election slated for August 16.
According to Okpebholo, the project timeline has been reduced from 18 months to just 14 months, a move he says underscores his administration’s commitment to delivering results faster.
The rally, which swept through all eleven wards of the LGA, also saw a wave of defections from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party to the APC, further energising the ruling party’s momentum in the senatorial contest.
Speaking on ongoing projects, Okpebholo said:
“From Ekpoma to Ubiaja, we are dualising the road. After the rains, you will see massive work going on. We are set to construct other roads after the rain. That is the reason why you people voted for your son. Ekpoma Road was a death trap for everybody, but I ensured the road was awarded while I was still in the Senate. Today, a wonderful thing is going on there.”
He also praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for supporting Edo’s development agenda, noting that the President’s understanding of the state’s needs has sped up work on key projects.
On water supply, the Governor announced the revival of the Ugboha Water Scheme, which has restored water to Uromi and surrounding communities.
With the by-election just days away, Okpebholo urged constituents to support APC candidate Hon. Joseph Ikpea, to keep development in Edo Central on track.
Source: Fred Itua, for the Edo State Government
