Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has credited recent road rehabilitation efforts on the Benin–Abuja highway—particularly at the Iruekpen section—for significantly easing travel conditions and reducing transit time to under an hour.
Speaking after a personal inspection drive through the route, Governor Okpebholo noted that what once took travelers several hours or even days now requires just 45 minutes, thanks to the intervention his administration undertook in partnership with relevant agencies.
“This stretch of road was previously a nightmare for motorists, but today it is motorable, safer, and faster. Our commitment to development is yielding visible results,” he said.
Governor Okpebholo emphasized that Edo State’s alignment with national development priorities under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has played a pivotal role in unlocking federal cooperation and infrastructure gains for the state.
“Our approach to governance is results-oriented,” he added. “We’re not here to make promises—we’re delivering tangible improvements that people can experience every day.”
He reiterated his commitment to prioritizing projects that directly improve the quality of life in the state and promised to continue upgrading infrastructure across Edo’s regions.
Echoing the governor’s sentiments, Engr. Bajwa Mohd, a representative of the construction firm handling the road repairs, confirmed the positive impact of the improvements.
“Traffic now flows smoothly between Benin City and Ekpoma. Commuters are already feeling the difference,” Mohd noted.
Governor Okpebholo reaffirmed that his administration is focused on action-driven governance that puts people first, vowing to keep infrastructure, safety, and welfare at the top of his agenda.
