New Edo Line to Be Unveiled June 27 as Okpebholo Inspects Terminal, Other Projects

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Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State will on Friday June 27, 2025, commission the new Edo Line that is expected to redefine and transform the state’s transportation sector.
This was disclosed on Tuesday by the governor during his inspection tour of ongoing projects in Edo South senatorial district of the state.

Recall that the governor had in February bought over 100 buses to boost the fleet of the state-owned transport company
Governor Okpebholo, who personally assessed the progress at the New Edo Line station, expressed satisfaction with the preparations.

According to him, “I’ve just come to look at the work that is going on here in the New Edo Line station. The vehicles are ready. Everything is set. We are trying to see how we can commence. The idea is to come and look at the level of preparation of our commencement.”

Oligbe Henshaw, the Managing Director of the Edo State Transport Authority, confirmed the readiness of the terminal.
Henshaw said, “This is the state terminal for the New Edo Line Nigeria Ltd. And by the special grace of God, on the 27th of June this year, we shall be commencing operations properly”.

He further assured that ongoing projects at the terminal, including partitioning, CCTV installation, and the control room, would be completed by next week Friday.
Beyond the new transport line, Governor Okpebholo’s inspection also covered other critical infrastructure projects.

He visited Sapele Road, a major federal artery connecting Edo and Delta States, where he urged the contractor to accelerate work to alleviate persistent traffic congestion experienced on the road.
Assuring the governor of prompt delivery, Li Ou Fu, the CEO of CBC Group, the company handling the project, expressed their commitment to completing the section of the road that is of immediate concern within two weeks.

The governor also visited the Temboga and the Palace Roads, underscoring his administration’s commitment to improving road networks across the state.
The planned unveiling of Edo Line is expected to significantly boost inter and intra-city transportation, offering a new and improved travel experience for residents in the state.