In what promises to be a defining moment for grassroots governance in Edo State, Governor Monday Okpebholo is to formally present 54 units of construction equipment to the 18 Local Government Councils across the state.
The event scheduled for Thursday in Benin City underscores Governor Okpebholo administration’s commitment to practical governance, real infrastructure renewal, and the strengthening of local governance structures.
The equipment — including graders, excavators, rollers and other heavy-duty machines — is expected to significantly boost road construction, rural access projects, drainage rehabilitation and other community-driven infrastructure works. By placing critical tools directly in the hands of local councils, the government aims to fast-track development at the grassroots and reduce bureaucratic bottlenecks.
The initiative is a strategic intervention designed to empower council leadership, stimulate economic activity in rural communities, and deliver tangible dividends of democracy across Edo’s three senatorial districts.
The commissioning to be performed by the Honourable Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike will feature top government officials, political stakeholders, traditional rulers and community leaders.
Date: Thursday
Venue: Benin City
Event: Commissioning and Presentation of 54 Construction Equipment to 18 Local Government Councils
Signed:
Patrick Akhere Ebojele, PhD
The Chief Press Secretary to Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State
Monday,16 February 2026