A part of the road project includes an underground drainage system, which on completion will tackle flooding problems in the area. On completion, it will “enhance the state government’s desire to transform Benin into a modern City and boost the development of Benin River Port,” a document on the contract said.
The Benin River Port is one of the big-ticket projects of the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led administration in the state, aimed to drive industrialisation and boost export earnings. x
The port project, which is being developed in partnership with China Harbour Engineering Company Limited (CHEC), would serve as conduit for products to be manufactured at the Benin Industrial and Enterprise Park, Benin Auto Park, Benin Production Centres and other industrial clusters across the state.
Residents in Benin City have commended the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led administration for the progress of work on the 8.3km Ekehuan Road dualisation project.
A cross section of residents who spoke to journalists at the weekend, said the timely completion of the road project will fast track economic development along the road, which is the major link road to the Benin River Port project.
James Erhahon, who resides in Agboma Street in the area, commended the contractor handling the project for commencing the asphalting phase of the road project, noting, “The asphalting of the road is not only timely but it will open more business opportunities for residents.