Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has welcomed the Federal Government’s emergency intervention on the Benin-Asaba Road, calling it a major step toward restoring a critical economic corridor connecting Delta and Edo states to the South-East and other parts of the country.
Represented by the Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu, at the “Operation Rescue Benin-Asaba Road” exercise in Benin City, the governor said the highway's deplorable condition had caused prolonged hardship for motorists, commuters and businesses. He commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, for the intervention and urged the speedy execution of the emergency works.
The Federal Government said the emergency repairs are expected to restore the road within four weeks, beginning from the Edo axis, with particular attention to the Benin Bypass. It is also redesigning the entire 136-kilometre Benin-Asaba dual carriageway with reinforced concrete pavement for long-term reconstruction.
The governor also highlighted Delta’s intervention on federal roads, including the concrete rigid pavement constructed on the Warri-Sapele Road from the U-turn at the Spare Parts Market to Ohore Junction. He said the state would continue to support efforts to address critical infrastructure challenges, while commending the Federal Government’s rehabilitation of the First Niger Bridge.
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