Edo State Government Plans Road Repairs for Dry Season

The Edo State Government has requested patience from residents concerning the poor state of roads across the state, as significant rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts are set to commence during the dry season. Prince Kassim Afegbua, the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, made this statement during a monthly media briefing in Benin City.

He emphasized that attempting to repair roads amid heavy rains would waste construction materials. Afegbua noted that the administration of Governor Monday Okpebholo is dedicated to addressing the state's infrastructure challenges, particularly the deteriorating road network, which he attributed to substandard projects from the previous administration led by Godwin Obaseki.

He mentioned that several roads claimed to be rehabilitated under Obaseki's administration have developed potholes, raising concerns about their quality. Afegbua assured residents that the current administration is documenting road conditions and will undertake comprehensive repairs when weather conditions improve.