Okpebholo Intervenes in Deplorable Akoko-Edo Federal Road; 45 Failed Portions to Be Fixed

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Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has approved the rehabilitation of over 45 failed portions on the Auchi-Igarra-Ibillo Federal Road as part of initiatives to revive economic activities in towns and villages within Akoko Edo Local Government Area of the state.

The state government had earlier intervened in the construction of the Ikiran-Oke Ikakhumoh road, in the same local government, the largest and oldest in the state.

The Auchi-Igara-Ibillo road is one of many deplorable Federal roads in Edo State being rehabilitated by the present administration.

The road, connecting many communities in Akoko Edo Local Government to the rest of the state, also serves as a link between Kogi and Ondo States. It serves as a major route for vehicles transiting from Lagos to Abuja.

Residents of the area known for quarry business as well as processing of cassava, decried the difficulty they face in transporting their goods to the markets.

A commercial driver plying the area explained that the deplorable condition of the road had resulted in fewer drivers plying the route and has increased the cost of transporting goods from the local government area.

The contractor handling the project, Bajwa Hammed, after a preliminary tour of the road, assured Akoko Edo people that all failed sections would be completely rehabilitated to the highest standard.

Hammed said, “There are a lot of points that have failed on this road which need to be done quickly for the safe passage of the people and vehicles. I know the standard the governor wants, and we will deliver on it.”