Lucky Obukohwo Reporting
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has expressed satisfaction with the level of work and progress recorded on the ongoing construction of the Ikpoba Hill flyover at Ramat Park, as well as the erosion control project in the area.
The governor, accompanied by top government officials, made a stop over at the site on his way from Udomi-Uwessan, Irrua venue of the 3-day strategic leadership retreat for political Appointees.
Speaking at the site during the inspection, Okpebholo said he was impressed with the pace of work, pointing out that the visit was to encourage contractors to maintain speed and seriousness in completing the project.
His words, “It’s our normal routine check, just to see what they are doing, and for them to know that we are serious and for them to also buckle up to see that this job is completed with all the speed it requires,”
He lauded the contractors for the visible progress on ground, noting that the project is already nearing completion.
“They are doing a good job. You can see they’ve started back filling, and by the time they cast this part, the job is already at the point of completion,” Okpebholo said.
Governor Okpebholo was conducted around the project site by Mr. Lee, the project manager of the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC), which is handling the construction.
It was said that the governor’s visit generated excitement among traders and residents, as marketers in the area reportedly shut down the market in celebration, cheering and expressing happiness over the inspection.
One of the traders who preferred anonymity said, “I am so excited with what am seeing today. This flyover bridge is giving us all joy and when we saw the governor on top of the bridge checking out the work done, we just prayed for him that God will bless his works. He is a good man.”
