Information obtained by 9News Nigeria reveals that President Bola Tinubu, on Sunday, unveiled the 125km Benin-Asaba Highway, expected to be completed within 30 months.
Tinubu was represented at the unveiling by the Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, who revealed that the road is a legacy project noting that Edo State is now becoming like Lagos in terms of infrastructural development.
He therefore thanked the President for the love shown to Edo State under his watch as governor.
9News Nigeria reports that part of his statement revealed that; “The President loves Edo State so much so that whenever he sees me, he always asks me about the welfare of the Edo people and also that of the Oba of Benin.
“The good things happening in Lagos are now also happening here in Edo State and we have made progress under my watch as governor.”
“We once had a president from this region that never remembered us. Edo is a gateway to the nation and when the roads are bad, the economy of the state will be bad as well.”
Okpebholo therefore thanked the president for his vision for the nation, saying the people are enjoying the dividends of democracy following the good initiatives his administration has embarked on.
Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, commended the visionary leadership of Okpebholo who he said has turned the state into a construction site in less than 150 days in office.
The minister also thanked Tinubu for his love for the people of Edo State, saying as a minister, he has visited the state about three times for projects.
He also commended Okpebholo who he said has demonstrated love and commitment for his people by embarking on people-oriented projects like the flyover at Ramat Park in Benin City, the state capital.
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, thanked the president for his foresight in ensuring that the people of Nigeria enjoy good roads across the country, assuring the people that the finances for the project are available; as such, the projects from start to finish are sure.
Meanwhile, Governor of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori, also appreciated the president for what he is doing for the people of Edo and Delta State, appealing to him to extend the road to Onitsha Bridge.
Oborevwori, represented by his deputy, Monday Onyeme, said the road is a critical infrastructure that connects the Eastern and Western regions of Nigeria.
