Clarification on Evbuobanosa-Igbanke Road Construction

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Honorable Patrick Aisowieren, a former member of the House of Representatives, has intervened in the controversy surrounding the Evbuobanosa-Igbanke Road in Orhionmwon Local Government Area of Edo State. According to Aisowieren, the road is being constructed by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), a federal government agency, as a federal project, rather than by the state government or an individual. Aisowieren's clarification aimed to correct misconceptions and give credit to the federal government and the NDDC for the project.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Evbuobanosa-Igbanke Road is a federal government project executed by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC).
  • The road project started in July-August last year and is expected to be terminated at Igbanke.
  • The road is divided into phases, with phase one and phase two already completed, and phase three aimed at terminating at Igbanke.
  • The contractor was instructed by Aisowieren to put up signposts indicating that the project is being executed by the NDDC and the federal government.
  • Aisowieren expressed satisfaction that the project will boost commercial activities in the communities but expressed concerns over the quality of work being done on the road.
  • Aisowieren has written a petition to the NDDC Managing Director (MD) to address his concerns regarding the quality of work on the road.

Statistics:

  • The road project started in July-August last year.
  • The project is expected to be terminated at Igbanke.

Sources:

  • Aisowieren, P. (2023). Statement on Evbuobanosa-Igbanke Road Construction. (Exact quote and content as mentioned in the original text).