Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo state in this interview speaks on salient issues on security, good governance, economy, agriculture, education, and infrastructural development of the heartbeat of the nation. Folalumi Alaran brings excerpts:
Why is your government placing more emphasis on the provision of road infrastructure in Edo State?
Before I came in, the state was totally cut off due to the bad road, and my administration would not allow that to happen. We have no time to waste. We have no time to waste as we turn Edo into a construction site and are ready to partner with reputable organizations. We promised our people that we would fix and construct the roads. Edo people should expect good things to happen. We will fix our roads and ensure that our people enjoy the dividends of democracy. The failed portion at Upper Mission Extension Road in Benin city was terrible when we took over. My administration is determined to solve the problem and put smiles on the faces of Edo people. When I took over, President Tinubu was not happy with the way Edo State was going. But you can see that we are already working as he will join us to fix Edo State and that we must surely accomplish. The Ramat flyover, for instance, will transform the economy and social fortunes of our capital city and indeed Edo state. Ramat Park is a gateway to Benin City and other parts of the country. This is the first fly-over we are constructing, and we are going to construct more. There will be one by Dawson Road junction and another one by Sapele Road/Adesuwa Road junction.