Edo Commissioner for works, Uzamere commends Obaseki, Umahi on intervention on Ekpoma- Abuja federal highway

From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin

The Commissioner for Roads and Bridges, Edo State, Engr. Ethan Uzamere has commended the state governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki for bringing to the knowledge of the Honourable Minister of Works and Housing, Engr. David Umahi of the deplorable condition of Ekpoma – Abuja federal highway.

He gave the commendation while speaking with Journalists in Benin on the present state of the road.

Engr. Uzamere said Governor Obaseki intimated the Honourable Minister of Works and Housing, Engr. David Umahi of the deplorable state of the road during a close door meeting while on an inspection of some of the ongoing federal road projects in the state in early March and asked him to urgently look into them and do something about them.

Uzamere added that while addressing the media at the end of the fruitful meeting, the Minister commended the governor for the high standard of some projects he saw that his administration is executing adding that, he is not cutting corners to make sure that the best and most desirable is what is available for the people of the state.

While at Ekpoma with Engr. Umahi, Uzamere, stated that immediate remedial actions are set for Benin-Auchi Road with Dangote and BUA Cement.

According to him, long-term plans involve road concessioning for sustainable infrastructure beyond the current administration.

He disclosed that a comprehensive plan has been proposed to alleviate the ongoing challenges, adding that a phased approach will be implemented, with one session dedicated to essential palliative measures, including the application of durable materials such as concrete.

The Commissioner promised to contribute an official land for the development project noting that efforts will be directed towards engaging relevant authorities and community stakeholders to ensure a smooth and uninterrupted execution of the proposed improvements.

Uzamere said that this collaborative approach aims to address the long-standing issues on Ekpoma Road and enhance the overall infrastructure for the benefit of the community.

While thanking the state government and the minister of works, he said that the management of BUA Group has mobilized its workforce to the much talked about failed portion of the federal government owned Ekpoma – Abuja Federal Highway to begin work before the rains finally set in.