Assembly Approves 20 Special Advisers As Gov Okpebholo Flags off 1st Flyover in Edo

Assembly Approves 20 Special Advisers As Gov Okpebholo Flags off 1st Flyover in Edo
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Governor Monday Okpebholo’s request to designate 20 Special Advisers to improve the efficient operation of the state has been granted by the Edo State House of Assembly.
The approval came after Musa Ikhilor, the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), wrote to the House requesting approval for the appointments.
Charity Aiguobarueghian, the majority leader, made the motion for approval, and Eric Okaka, the minority leader, seconded it. Section 196(2) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), which gives the Governor the power to name Special Advisers, was cited by Aiguobarueghian.

A voice vote gave the motion unanimous support, allowing Governor Okpebholo to move forward with the appointments. Furthermore, the Governor nominated Mr. Emmanuel Okoebor as the Commissioner for Finance designate in a letter to the House, asking the lawmakers to confirm his appointment.

Meanwhile, Gov Okpebholo, on Wednesday flagged off the construction of a flyover at Ramat Park, Benin City, the Edo State Capital. This is in a bid to decongest Benin City, the State capital.

Okpebholo while performing the ground-breaking ceremony, said the flyover bridge was part of his immediate efforts to reduce traffic congestion in the city.

In Benin City, he added, his administration will also build two additional flyovers at the intersection of Sapele Road and Adesuwa Road and Dawson Road.
He pointed out that the capital city’s and Edo State’s social and economic fortunes will change once the Ramat Park flyover in Benin City is completed.
According to Governor Okpebholo, Ramat Park serves as a gateway to Benin City and other regions of the nation, and the bridge’s construction will make life easier for commuters and drivers in Benin City along the Benin-Auchi and Benin-Asaba expressways.

He said: “I warmly welcome you to the ground-breaking and flag-off ceremony of the construction of the Ramat Park Flyover here in Benin city.

“We have gathered to witness the beginning of a very important project that 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.

“Therefore, Ramat Park Fly-Over will provide a new lease of life for motorists in Benin City and communities along these two corridors; the Benin-Auchi Expressway and the Benin-Asaba Expressway.

“During our campaigns a few months ago, I specifically promised to construct fly-overs to ease transportation and reduce the traffic gridlock in our city. Today, one week into my administration, we are here to fulfil that promise and deliver the dividends of democracy.

“This is the first flyover 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.

“Benin City was the first capital city of Africa when Europeans first came to the continent in the 14th century. So, we must give the city a befitting facelift to also encourage the development of tourism.

“Let me use this opportunity to appreciate the Speaker and other honourable members of the House of Assembly for their cooperation. To the contractor, CCECC Nigeria Limited, we look forward to seeing you work day and night to meet the 18-month completion period.

“Let me assure Edo people that in the execution of this project, my administration will abide by all relevant laws.

“To our motorists here, please bear with us, as you also make some sacrifices by being patient with the contractors throughout the next 18 months.”

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