Okpebholo aggressively boosting rural development as Afegbua tagged critics faceless

Amid growing criticism, worries against the alleged nonperformance by Edo State government led by Sen Monday Okpebholo, the commissioner for Communication and Orientation has dismissed the allegations saying the current administration has made significant progress in the three senatorial districts.

Prince Kassim Afegbua, reacting to the recent protests and claims of poor governance, described critics as “faceless individuals” without political credibility.

He said the administration has focused on tackling inherited problems like infrastructural decay, weak social services and security challenges backed by aggressive road construction and rehabilitation projects across the state.

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According to him, the ongoing projects include the Ramat Park and Sapele Road flyovers and reconstruction of Ekewan Road, and several internal roads in Benin City and other parts are clear practical dividends of governance.

Afegbua said that despite delays from early rains, the government is fast-tracking infrastructure delivery, with several roads completed or at advanced stages.In the education sector, he disclosed that about 80 public schools have so far been renovated and equipped with basic facilities such as desks, chairs and improved roofing, compared to the poor conditions inherited by the administration.

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He further revealed that over 6,000 teachers have been recruited into the state’s workforce, alongside more than 1,000 health workers engaged to strengthen service delivery.On healthcare, Afegbua said the government has constructed about 75 primary healthcare centres across the state, with a target of 160 by the end of its first term.

He added that many of the facilities have been equipped to provide immediate services, particularly in rural communities.

He also stated that work has resumed at the state’s specialist hospital project, which was inherited at about 55 per cent completion, expressing optimism that substantial progress would be achieved before the end of the year.

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Highlighting recent interventions in higher education, Afegbua said the governor approved a N2 billion grant for Edo State University, Iyamho, to support infrastructural development, while also increasing its monthly subvention from N100 million to N250 million.He added the government has also initiated financial support programmes, including a N1 billion interest-free loan scheme for small businesses and another N1 billion earmarked for student bursaries.

Afegbua said the administration is keen on practical governance and has taken steps to boost rural development by providing equipment to local governments to facilitate road maintenance and improve access to remote communities.

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On security, he acknowledged concerns over kidnapping but noted that intensified operations, collaboration with security agencies and deployment of patrol vehicles and motorcycles have begun to yield results, with reported decline in incidents in recent weeks.

He called on residents to support government efforts by providing useful information to security agencies and fulfilling their tax obligations to enable sustained development and maintained the administration remains committed to practical governance and urged journalists and residents to verify projects independently rather than rely on what he described as misleading narratives.