Edo State has been severely battling with the problems of erosion over the years which has affected commercial activities in the oil-rich state but the governor in the twilight of his administration has moved to ease the pains of his people.
Governor Adams Oshiomhole with the contractors
Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State has assured residents of Sakponba Area of Benin City that the over 30-feet deep underground drainage project which is ongoing will bring a lasting solution to the problem of flooding in the area.
He said his administration is determined to complete on-going road and drainage projects at the Second East Circular and Sokponba areas of the state capital. Already sections of the dual carriageway road on Second East has been asphalted.
Speaking during an inspection of projectsat the Second East Circular and Sakponba Roads in Benin City, Governor Oshiomhole said, the government is doing everything possible to ensure completion of the projects before the full rainy season.
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