The Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, has assured residents that ongoing infrastructure projects in the state are designed to last between 30 and 50 years, insisting that quality and durability are central to his administration’s development agenda.
Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Okpebholo said his government is prioritising proper planning and engineering standards in road construction, particularly through the use of effective drainage systems.
“There is no road that we are building that will not last more than 30, 40, 50 years… I am not playing politics with it. This is real,” he said.
The governor emphasised that his administration is focused on delivering visible and lasting development rather than political promises, noting that current projects are being financed through federal allocations.
“It is President Tinubu’s money we are using to develop Edo now,” he added, referring to the administration of President Bola Tinubu.
Okpebholo described himself as a “rescuer” of the state, saying his goal is to rapidly modernise Edo and transform it into a more developed urban centre.
“I am the rescuer of Edo State… I want to build a modern Edo City. That is what I stand for, and I am in a hurry to do it,” he said.
He also assured residents that individuals affected by infrastructure development projects would be properly compensated, stating that no one would suffer losses without fair redress.
“Nobody will cry in Edo that is not fully compensated,” the governor said.
On ongoing works, Okpebholo disclosed that the Ramat Park flyover project, which began about 16 months ago, is expected to be completed within the next three months.
The administration says its infrastructure push is part of a broader effort to improve transportation networks, stimulate economic activity, and enhance urban development across Edo State.
