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02/06/2026

Edo residents Hails Governor Okpeholo As Flyover Project Nears Completion

Residents, traders, transport operators and scout groups around the Ramat Park axis of Benin City have commended Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, over the near completion of the Ramat Park Flyover Bridge, describing it as a transformative project for transportation and economic activities in the state capital.

The flyover, one of the signature projects of the Okpebholo administration, is expected to ease traffic congestion and improve vehicular movement along the busy Ikpoba Hill–Ramat Park corridor.
Speaking during an excursion to the project site, Scout Leader, Pastor William Iseghale, said the project reflects purposeful leadership and will enhance road safety, improve traffic flow and give Benin City a more modern Outlook

Traders and commercial drivers also praised the project, noting that despite initial inconveniences caused by construction, the flyover will reduce travel time, boost business activities and bring lasting benefits to residents.

The Ramat Park Flyover, regarded as the first of its kind in Edo State, is also expected to address flooding challenges through the provision of supporting drainage infrastructure.

01/06/2026

PRESS RELEASE

NO 415/ EDSGH/2026
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, EDO STATE

Gov Okpebholo Frowns At The Dilapidating Nature Of Facilities in EBS, Promises To Uplift The Station

Edo State Governor Senator Monday Okpebholo has frowned at the dilapidated nature of facilities at the corporate Headquarters of Edo Broadcasting Service (EBS) promising to upgrade and uplift the station to compete favourably with its counterpart across the globe.

Gov. Okpebholo, was accompanied on the inspection tour of facilities in the Station by the Speaker Edo State House of Assembly (EDHA) Rt. Hon. Blessing Agbebaku, Chief of Staff to the governor, Alhaji Yakubu Musa Oshiorenua, Commissioner for information and strategy Prince Kassim Afegbua, among other top government officials.

The acting Managing Director of EBS, Festus Alenkhe took the governor on a guided tour of facilities in the station which has continued to delipdate without proper maintenance.

Speaking to journalists after the inspection, Gov Okpebholo described the situation as embarrassing.

"Coming here this morning and being told that the transmitter is not working, I am in pain but whatever it is, we can make it work. The only people that can fix Edo State are the people of Edo themselves. It's only Edo that can build Edo. I will continue to build the City and anything that concerns Edo.

"There are already plans to rebuild this station, the designs have been made, we are working on the procurement processes and when that is done , you will see a new face lift EBS.

Gov Okpebholo said the former MD was transferred to Edo State Orientation Agency to serve as the pioneer Director but only to hear that he has resigned, adding that the news prompted him to visit the station to see the State of the broadcast house himself.

"This station has been facing challenges for a long time. They requested a transmitter which I provided money for the management to buy. I thought that things would be moving well but I didn't know that the transmitter was not installed, we would do our best to ensure that the transmitter is working.

"We will solve the issue of power by providing a Solar mini-grade for the station to ensure you are on air all the time when you don't have diesel or electricity to operate. This is the right way to go because this is what is applicable all around the world".

On the request for a bus for mobility, the governor said the station will get two buses before the end of the day.

"You ask for a bus, but by the grace of God before the end of today we will send you two buses to enable you to do your job effectively by moving around the city and report adequately.

"I want to thank you and believe you will do well because of your experience as a Staff of the Station. the governor concluded.

The acting Managing Director Mr.
Festus Alenkhe who welcomed the governor to the station assured him that the station will project the activities of the state government and the society effectively in their daily reportage.

He commended the governor for paying salaries of the civil servants as at when due. "We will continue to project all your activities positively because that is our duty.

"We want to assure you that when the facilities needed are provided for the station, EBS will operate for 24 hours but for now we shutdown at 12 midnight but our intention is that from this moment and the assurances you have given earlier, the station will operate an additional 12 hours to make it 24 hours.

"We don't have mobility that will take reporters and journalists on rovening to check your project around the State. We appeal for mobility to do our Job.

Signed:

Dr Patrick Akhere Ebojele
The Chief Press Secretary to Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State
Monday, June I 2026

01/06/2026

PRESS RELEASE

NO 416/ EDSGH/2026
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, EDO STATE

Doctors’ Quarters Will Be Ready in Two Months, Says Gov Okpebholo

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has said that the renovation of the abandoned Doctors’ Quarters on Ezotti Street in Benin City will be completed and ready for occupation within the next two months.

The governor stated this after an inspection tour of the facility alongside the Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly (EDHA), Rt. Hon. Blessing Agbebaku, and other top government officials. The team was conducted around the project by the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Cyril Oshiomhole.

According to the governor, he decided to personally inspect the project following reports he had received about the facility.

“I have heard a lot about this building and decided to come here today to inspect the project myself. I also came with the Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly so that he can see what funds are being appropriated for.

“The contractor has assured us that the building will be ready in about one month and two weeks. Once completed, the doctors will be able to move in. I will return to inspect the project again, and I hope the contractor meets the deadline so that our doctors can begin to occupy the facility,” the governor said.

Speaking during the visit, the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Cyril Oshiomhole, commended Governor Okpebholo for reviving a project that had been abandoned for more than 40 years.

He noted that successive administrations neglected the facility, while the present administration took decisive action to rehabilitate it within its first year in office.

“This is the Doctors’ Quarters, and I have known this building for about 40 years. Before work started, the structure was in a dilapidated state. This is the first time any government has undertaken major work on this building in the last four decades.

“The facility has existed for over 40 years, but in less than one year in office, Governor Monday Okpebholo has commenced and substantially completed its renovation. The project is now over 85 per cent completed.

“I thank the governor for making healthcare a priority under the SHINE Agenda of his administration, and I pray that God grants him the wisdom and strength to continue delivering development to the people of Edo State,” he said.

Signed:
Dr Patrick Akhere Ebojele
The Chief Press Secretary to Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State
Monday, June I 2026

30/05/2026

GOVERNMENT SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

The Edo State government wishes to inform the general public that the State Governor, His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the redeployment of the Managing Director of the Edo Broadcasting Service (EBS), Mr Suleiman Aladeh to the Edo State Orientation Agency, where he will serve as pioneer Director General with immediate effect.

In his stead, Mr Festus Alenkhe is hereby appointed Acting Managing Director of the Edo Broadcasting Service to oversee the operations of the station pending the deployment of a substantive Managing Director.

The governor's decision forms part of ongoing administrative adjustments designed to optimise resource management and strengthen institutional capacity across critical sectors of the state's administration.

The redeployment reflects the government's recognition of Mr Aledeh's professional expertise and capacity to advance the mandate of the Orientation Agency—an institution critical to civic engagement, values promotion, and public communication strategy across Edo State.

During his tenure at EBS, Mr Aledeh demonstrated considerable dedication to public service broadcasting and institutional development. The state government commends him for his outstanding contributions to the broadcasting sector and wishes him continued success in his new assignment.

Mr Alenkhe's appointment as Acting Managing Director underscores Governor Okpebholo's commitment to seamless operational continuity at the Edo Broadcasting Service. He is expected to maintain the high standards of service delivery and professional broadcasting standards that define the station's reputation.

Umar Musa Ikhilor, Esq.
Secretary to the State Government

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