By Awyetu Asabe Hope
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has pledged to reclaim areas affected by flooding and erosion and repair damaged roads across the state.
The governor gave the assurance on Monday during an inspection of ongoing road projects as part of activities marking his second anniversary in office on November 12, 2026.
Okpebholo said the inspection was aimed at identifying areas requiring urgent intervention, particularly communities affected by flooding and erosion.
He specifically promised to rehabilitate the Ekhewan Water Retention-Gelegele Road to ease movement and improve the living conditions of residents.
The governor said, “When I came to this area, there was no road that was completed, and now, under my government, I have ensured that the road is completed. I will also make sure that the ponds in the area are done to stop flooding in the area.”
At the Adesuwa flyover construction site along Sapele Road, Okpebholo directed contractors to ensure that the project was completed by January 2027.
He also inspected the RCC Junction, Ogheghe Bypass and Old Sapele Road before proceeding to Ikpoba Hill and Tempoga to assess ongoing drainage and road projects.
The governor’s entourage also inspected the Ramat Park flyover project, the Lucky Way route and the completed Amufi Road.
In September 2026, reports indicated that an overflow of the Ojirami Dam in Enwan community, Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo State, following heavy rainfall, caused flooding and significant losses.
The incident destroyed an oil mill, affected a poultry farm and disrupted economic activities, while students were unable to attend classes and farmers struggled to access their farmlands.
Several shops and homes were also affected as floodwater submerged major roads in the community.
