The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has apologised to commuters and residents of Edo and Delta states over the deplorable condition of the Benin-Sapele Road, which has caused untold hardship to the people.
The minister also ordered the arrest of the contractor and concessionaire, as well as others found removing asphalt from federal roads without authorisation.
Umahi added that the government would prioritise the welfare and safety of the people.
He thanked Okpebholo for his commitment to infrastructure development and for intervening in the rehabilitation of federal roads in Edo.
Responding, Okpebholo appealed to residents and youths in the affected areas to remain patient and exercise restraint over the deplorable condition of the road.
The governor recalled the poor state of the Benin-Ekpoma road, saying President Tinubu had promised to reconstruct it after their meeting and had fulfilled the promise.
He said Edo’s strategic location made it a gateway to several regions, warning that unrest in the state could have consequences for the entire country.
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the concessionaire, Mr Samuel Daramola, blamed the slow pace of work on heavy rains, saying the company had resorted to palliative works to allow traffic to move.
Daramola maintained that one of the first things the company did after taking over construction of the Benin-Agbor Road was to expand the road.
He said the company started with palliative works because of the numerous potholes on the road, to create easier access for commuters.
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