There was jubilation, cheers and loud praise as residents poured into the streets to welcome Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, during his inspection tour of major projects across Esan West, Esan Central and Esan North East Local Government Areas.
Community members commended the governor for bringing practical governance to the grassroots, saying they are now truly feeling the dividends of democracy.
One of the major projects inspected was the Ekpoma Modern Market in Esan West, where construction has intensified, with contractors, workers and heavy equipment actively on site.
Governor Okpebholo also inspected the rebuilding of the Police Officers’ Wives Association (POWA) Shopping Complex in Ekpoma. The complex, which was destroyed by fire during a protest, is now under reconstruction, with contractors already working on over 20 burnt shops.
Residents also turned out in large numbers as the governor inspected the ongoing road and drainage construction at Ukhun Road, Eguare Ekpoma, in Esan West Local Government Area.
In Esan Central, Governor Okpebholo and his entourage visited the Irrua–Illeh–Ukhun Road to assess the quality and specifications of work, which has reportedly reached an advanced stage.
At Esan North East, traders, motorists and residents lined the streets at the Ivue Junction axis of the Uromi–Agbor Federal Highway to cheer the governor as he inspected the long stretch of road being reconstructed by the Edo State Government.
The roads across the senatorial district are described as critical to economic development, as they will link several communities, ease transportation of farm produce and open up rural areas for trade, investment and growth.
Observers say the scale of ongoing construction reflects the Okpebholo administration’s commitment to infrastructure development, improved socio-economic activities and increased revenue generation for the state.
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