The Governor of Edo State, Sen. Monday Okpebholo, Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, alongside the Senate and House of Representatives Committees on Works and the Managing Director/CEO of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Chief Samuel Ogbuku, PhD, embarked on a joint inspection of failed portions of the Benin-Sapele and Benin-Agbor/Warri roads.

Speaking during the inspection, the Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo highlighted the hardship faced by motorists and commuters, calling for urgent intervention on the affected sections.

Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, stressed the Federal Government’s commitment to addressing the deteriorating sections and finding immediate but sustainable solutions to the challenges along this critical corridor.

Chief Samuel Ogbuku disclosed that the NDDC had received complaints about the sufferings of commuters along the Benin-Sapele corridor and immediately commenced with plans to intervene. He added that the Commission had scoped 15.4 kilometres between Benin, Ologbo Junction and Sapele, describing it as a strategic road corridor in the region and noting that this stretch had become unmotorable, causing gridlock, hardship and crippling the local economy.

The joint inspection underscores the commitment by the Federal Government, Edo State Government and NDDC to find lasting solutions to the infrastructural challenges in the Niger Delta.