By Ozioruva Aliu

BENIN CITY – RESIDENTS in some wards in Egor local government area have commended the Acting Chairman of the local government, Hon Osaro Eribo for his embarkment on rehabilitation of some roads which they said would boost local access and the economy of the area.

The residents described the intervention as timely, people-focused, and long overdue adding that council’s intervention has rescue property owners and landlords.

The Chairman of Ward 6 in the local government area, Hon. James Ekwase, said the project has brought relief to residents, particularly landlords and business owners.

“We are happy to see what our chairman is doing. He has done a lot for landlords in this area and we pray God gives him the wherewithal to sustain development in the council,” he said, adding that the road grading has also been extended to Evbareke Ward 5 and its environs.

At Idia Street, off Textile Mill Road, a retired soldier, Col. A. Akpa said the intervention has eased long-standing challenges.

“If previous administrations had started this, we wouldn’t have been complaining. Now that we are getting a reprieve, we are optimistic that 2026 will be a better year,” he said, noting that the chairman has demonstrated responsiveness to the needs of the people.

Another resident, Apostle Daniel Ade, described the exercise as a pleasant surprise. “What we are seeing here today is wonderful. Hon. Osaro Eribo has come to our rescue through this intervention, and he is doing a wonderful job,” he stated.

Also speaking, a landlord in the area, Chief Adodo, described the project as a welcome development and prayed for the chairman and councillors for delivering “tangible grassroots development.”

Reacting to the road rehabilitation, Hon Eribo thanked Governor Monday Okpebholo for giving local councils the freedom to initiate impactful projects.

He said road construction and rehabilitation would boost economic activities, enhance security, and improve the quality of life of residents, noting that rural infrastructure development aligns with the SHINE Agenda of the Okpebholo administration to bring development to all parts of Edo State.