Okpebholo Pledges To Tackle Flooding, Rehabilitate Roads In Edo
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has pledged to address flooding and erosion challenges across affected communities in the state, assuring residents that damaged roads would also be rehabilitated.
The governor gave the assurance on Monday during an inspection tour of ongoing road and infrastructure projects as part of activities marking his second anniversary in office on November 12, 2026.
Okpebholo said his administration was committed to reclaiming areas affected by erosion and flooding, adding that measures would be implemented to prevent further occurrences and improve the living conditions of residents.
He specifically mentioned the Ekhewan Water Retention to Gelegele Road, which he said would be rehabilitated to ease transportation and enhance accessibility for residents.
According to him, the road had remained incomplete before his administration, but his government had ensured its completion. He added that the construction of ponds in the area would help control flooding.
During the inspection, the governor also visited the flyover project under construction at Adesuwa along Sapele Road, where he directed the contractors to ensure its completion by January 2027.
Other locations inspected included RCC Junction, Ogheghe Bypass and the old Sapele Road.
The inspection tour also took the governor to Ikpoba Hill and Tempoga, where he assessed drainage and road projects linking the Ramat Park flyover through Lucky Way before proceeding to the completed Amufi Road.
The governor’s pledge comes amid concerns over the impact of flooding and erosion in parts of Edo State.
In September 2026, heavy rainfall reportedly caused the overflow of the Ojirami Dam in Enwan Community, Akoko-Edo Local Government Area, destroying an oil mill and causing significant losses to a poultry farm.
The incident also disrupted economic and educational activities, as farmers were unable to access their farmlands, students were prevented from attending classes, and several businesses were forced to shut down following the flooding of roads, homes and commercial premises.
