LIST OF 132 LAUDABLE ACTIONS AND DEVELOPMENTAL WORKS OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF GOVERNOR MONDAY OKPEBHOLO IN EDO STATE, SINCE INCEPTION IN NOVEMBER 2024
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LIST OF 132 LAUDABLE ACTIONS AND DEVELOPMENTAL WORKS OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF GOVERNOR MONDAY OKPEBHOLO IN EDO STATE, SINCE INCEPTION IN NOVEMBER 2024.
By EMMANUEL EBARE.
Since the coming onboard of Governor Monday Okpebholo as executive Governor of Edo State in November 2024, I have keenly watched, taken note of, and followed the programmes and activities of his administration.
Now I decided to list out some of the LAUDABLE ACTIONS AND DEVELOPMENTAL WORKS of the administration and I painstakingly gathered...well, 132!
Please take time to diligently go through the list, it's really insightful and revealing, as you will sure see some works that you may not have been aware ever happened.
But before the list...
Please note the following:
(1) I decided to undertake this onerous task of listing these laudable actions and developmental works because it is very important and necessary for the general public to know these things.
(2) Some of the listed things are "work-in-progress" — that is, they are still ongoing.
(3) For that of road construction, the number of roads under construction are very many - almost 100! But I decided to list a little more than 20.
(4) If the listed actions and works have not directly impacted you or your immediate environment, please endeavour to be patient, as I know that hopefully, they eventually will.
(5) Finally, we know that some senseless people and evil critics will still criticize and condemn. However, that will NOT change the fact that the current administration in Edo State has actually done some great things — even as others are ongoing, and we pray for God's grace for the administration, to enable it do more and even better.
The administration is not 100% perfect (and no government administration is), but we hope things only keep getting better.
Having said these, here's wishing you all, a fantastic read!!
*HERE WE GO*:
(1) Increased monthly subvention of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, from ₦41 million to ₦500 million.
(2) Increased monthly subvention of Edo State University, Iyamho, from ₦25 million to ₦250 million.
(3) Increased monthly subvention of Edo State College of Education Igueben, from ₦19 million to ₦100 million.
(4) Ongoing construction of twin 300 capacity lecture theatres in Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma.
(5) Ongoing construction of 1, 500 capacity lecture theatre in Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma.
(6) Ongoing construction of a 600 bed space hostel in Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma.
(7) Ongoing construction of a 500 bed space Medical hostel in Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma.
(8) Approved 1.5 Megawatts Alternative Energy in campus of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, to ensure uninterrupted power supply in the institution.
(9) Construction of multi-purpose Car Park in Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma (as part of a new campus security architecture — according to the state government).
(10) Established New Edo Line and procured 100 units of brand new Toyota HiAce buses and then later approved the purchase and supply of another 50 brand new Toyota HiAce buses to complement the 100 units earlier procured.
(11) Approved the acquisition of 50 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses (2025 model) for Edo City Transport Service (ECTS).
(12) Acquired and unveiled 30 new tractors, 5 bulldozers, 150 agricultural implements and 1 low-bed truck for the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security.
(13) Acquired and distributed 54 heavy-duty construction vehicles to the 18 Local Government Areas of Edo State - made up of 18 graders, 18 pail loaders and 18 tipper lorries.
(14) Repackaged and revamped Edo State Security Corps, with re-recruitment and retraining of personnel.
(15) Set up Edo State special security squad, comprising personnel from various security agencies, to deal with criminal activities like cultism, internet fraud, etc.
(16) Introduced EDO STATE GOVERNMENT WHISTLEBLOWER SECURITY LINE.
(17) Approved the establishment of farm settlements in the 3 Senatorial districts of Edo State with agricultural equipment plus financial plan for farmers in the State, within the 70 billion naira that was budgeted for Agriculture.
(18) Construction of Udomi Town Hall in Udomi, Irrua.
(19) Ongoing construction of a 150-bed space Edo Specialist Hospital in Udomi, Irrua.
(20) Ongoing construction of Udomi Holiday Resort in Udomi, Irrua, which is designed to accommodate a golf course, film village, hotel and other tourism facilities.
(21) Established Edo State College of Nursing, Health Sciences and Technology, Udomi, Irrua (the Governor signed the bill into law in the first week of May 2025 and construction is currently ongoing).
(22) Established 500 hectare Udomi Community Farm in Udomi, Irrua.
(23) Employed about 6, 000 teachers into Edo State civil service.
(24) Enrolled staff of Edo State Polytechnic, Usen, into pension scheme after 23 years of neglect.
(25) Released ₦1 billion as the first tranche for the payment of long-overdue gratuities for primary school teachers and Local Government workers who retired in 2012.
(26) Induction of Medical graduates of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma:
After protests regarding delays, 128 graduates from the 18th set were inducted in February 2025, following intervention by Governor Monday Okpebholo.
(27) Construction of the first ever flyover in Benin City and Edo State — at Ramat Park, Ikpoba Hill, Benin City.
(28) Construction of a second flyover at Adesuwa junction, Sapele Road, Benin City (which began in October 2025 and is ongoing).
(29) Established Edo State Ecological Funding and Management Commission (EECOFUND).
(30) Established Edo State Lottery Regulatory Commission (as the central regulatory body for all lottery, gaming, and related activities within the State).
(31) Established the State Road Fund (SRF).
(32) Established Edo State Rural Access Roads Agency.
(33) Established Edo State Commission for Persons with Disabilities.
(34) Donated 2 Toyota HiAce buses to Edo State Polytechnic, Usen (in February 2026).
(35) Donated 2 Toyota HiAce buses to Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma.
(36) Donated 2 Toyota HiAce buses and 2 CNG buses to Edo State University, Iyamho.
(37) Donated 2 Toyota HiAce buses to Edo State Geographic Information Service (EdoGIS) in May 2026.
(38) Donated 2 Toyota HiAce buses to Edo Broadcasting Service (EBS) in June 2026.
(39) Donated ₦2 billion to support infrastructural development at Edo State University, Iyamho.
(40) Reconstruction and modernization of Uzairue market in Uzairue, Etsako West Local Government Area.
(41) Remodeling and reconstruction of Oba Market, Benin City.
(42) Successful hosting of NDDC Niger Delta Games (the regional tournament took place in Benin City, Edo State in February 2026).
(43) Renovation of the abandoned Doctors’ Quarters on Ezotti Street, Benin City.
(44) Ordered the onboarding of 300 vulnerable persons across the State into the State Equity Plan of the Edo State Health Insurance Commission.
(45) Approved promotion for teachers and executive principals in Edo State public senior secondary schools (covering personnel that were recommended for elevation between July 2023 and July 2025, ending a prolonged wait) and Edo State Senior Secondary Education Board (Edo State SSEB) commenced statewide distribution in April 2026.
(46) Donated ₦2.5 billion to the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) for the construction of a modern Paediatric Center/children's emergency complex.
(47) Donated funds (and medical supplies) to University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), to offset the bills of detained patients and to boost healthcare delivery.
(48) Doctors’ welfare: Approved payment of Medical Residency Training Fund (MRTF) for members of the Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) who are under Edo State Government employment.
(49) Developed Edo Cloud, the state owned, homegrown e-governance platform (it was officially launched in January 2026).
(50) Approved the upgrade of Edo State’s Network Infrastructure from 1 Gigabit to 10 Gigabit.
(51) Introduced a ₦1 billion annual bursary scheme, specifically for students of Edo State origin, who are enrolled in tertiary institutions across Nigeria.
(52) Introduced INTEREST-FREE LOAN for traders across the 3 Senatorial Districts of Edo State.
(53) Procured several brand new Toyota HiLux vehicles for the various security agencies in Edo State.
(54) Donated 10 patrol vehicles to Nigeria Police Force, Irrua Command.
(55) Procured 1, 000 motorcycles for security operations in challenging terrains.
(56) The State Government launched a statewide scholarship programme, targeting top SS3 students, in which the best performing students from all the 18 Local Government Areas of the state will receive fully funded scholarships to state-owned tertiary institutions.
(57) Launched an initiative called EduRescue Initiative — an all-inclusive programme that was designed to reintegrate out-of-school children, providing them with free books and other learning materials.
(58) Edo Specialist Hospital: The new leadership of the hospital appointed by Governor Okpebholo, cleared an inherited N500 million debt and revitalized clinical services.
(59) Rebuilt and commissioned Police Officers’ Wives Association (POWA) Complex in Ekpoma, which was gutted by fire on January 11.
Governor Okpebholo also made a donation of N200 million for shop owners whose goods were destroyed in the fire outbreak.
(60) Facilitated the smooth take-off of the National Obstetrics Fistula Centre in Edo State — and that facility is the first (and was the only one) in the South-South geo-political zone.
Governor Okpebholo donated 25 hectares of land (with a Certificate of Occupancy) to the Federal Government for the purpose, which will bequeath health benefits as well as create employment for citizens of Edo State.
(61) Some communities that were without light for decades (like parts of Uwessan and Uneah) now enjoy power supply courtesy of the state government.
(62) Donation of numerous transformers, to various communities (ranging from 300KVA to 2.5MVA transformers).
(63) Provided a 33KVA dedicated line and a 250KVA transformer to boost electricity in Uwessan and Udomi Communities and also provided a 2.5MVA injection sub-station for Udomi community.
(64) Idumabokhae Community light project: Delivered a 500KVA transformer and provided 28 million naira to fully fund the re-electrification of the area.
(65) Edo State Government donated transformer to Edo College, Benin City, and installed it in the school premises.
(66) Passage and implementation of the Edo State Electricity Regulatory Commission Law.
(67) Secured accreditation for 3 programmes at the Edo State Polytechnic, Usen.
The Programmes are:
— HND Business Administration,
— HND Estate Management, and
— ND Mineral and Petroleum Resources.
(68) Reinstatement of the illegally disengaged staff of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma.
(69) On December 31, 2024, Governor Okpebholo signed an Executive Order for the establishment, adoption and implementation of the Principles of Framework for Responsible and Inclusive Land-Intensive Agricultural Investments (FRILIA).
(70) Through the Community Social Development Agency (CSDA), the government has embarked on the construction of Town Halls in Ohanmi, Owan East Local Government Area and 20 other communities across the 3 Senatorial Districts of Edo State.
(71) Digitization of Statewide Health Insurance Data Transmission.
(72) Successful launch of the Edo State Health Insurance Commission Customer Service/Support Policy.
(73) Procurement of Payloaders, trucks and compressors for Edo State Waste Management Agency, to enhance its services.
(74) (Nigeria Armed Forces): Governor Okpebholo donated ₦10 million to the Emblem Appeal Fund for war veterans and fallen heroes of Nigeria Armed Forces.
(75) Ongoing continuation of the construction of Stella Obasanjo Hospital, Benin City.
(76) Remodelling and reconstruction of Oredo Girls Secondary School, Benin City (commissioned in January 2026).
(77) Extensively renovated Army Day Junior and Senior Secondary School, Ekehuan Road, Benin City.
(78) Ujabhole Grammar School, Uwessan (in Irrua, Esan Central LGA), upgraded through a public-private partnership with the People's Republic of China and Nigeria Yongxing Steel Company Limited.
The facility features added electrification, perimeter fencing and a planned 250-capacity CBT centre.
(79) Renovation of Eweka Primary School — classrooms were renovated, with floor tiles fixed, as part of targeted upgrades during Governor Monday Okpebholo's first 100 days in office.
(80) Construction and renovation of New Era College, Benin City.
(81) Construction and renovation of Ebomisi Secondary School, Ebomisi.
(82) Construction and renovation of Illeh Primary School, Illeh, Ekpoma.
(83) Construction and renovation of Irrua Girls Grammar School, Irrua.
(84) Construction and renovation of Udomi Primary School, Udomi.
(85) Construction, furnishing and fencing of 3 blocks of classrooms at Ugbubezi Primary School, Sabongida-Ora.
(86) Revamping of Edo Broadcasting Service (EBS), Ihievbe Substation.
(87) Edo Broadcasting Service (EBS): upgrading of critical infrastructure at the State-owned broadcasters, with procurement of 2 units of 150KVA Perkins Generator and procurement of other high quality digital equipment such as: Professional Quadcopter Drone with 4K UHD Video Camera, 10kva TV Transmitter, etc.
(88) Signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with NNPC Limited and other investors, to build a $300 Million Condensate Refinery in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State.
(89) Introduction of official USSD code for tax matters, by Edo State Internal Revenue Service (EIRS), in collaboration with the Joint Tax Board (JTB).
The code = *668#
(90) Introduction of Diaspora TIN services, also by EIRS, in order to broaden taxpayer participation.
★ ★ *IN THE AREA OF ROAD CONSTRUCTION* (they are actually very numerous, but the few ones I could list are below...)
(91) Construction of Ogheghe Road, Ogheghe Community, Benin City (off Sapele Road and old Sapele Road) connecting areas like Ohoghobi and Evbuku.
(92) Ongoing construction of Uromi-Onewa-Udomi-IIbhiolulu-Afuda-Idumoza to Auchi road (in Edo North).
(93) Reconstruction of some failed sections of Benin-Sapele-Warri Road (totaling 23.2km) with Continuous Reinforced Concrete Pavement (CRCP).
(94) Construction of Temboga Road extension, with storm water drainage works, in Benin City.
(95) Construction of Catholic Charismatic Renewal Road in Ugbiyoko (Upper Ekehuan axis), Benin City (with dual water retention ponds and robust underground drainage).
(96) Construction of 3.5km length of internal roads in Ughieda village, South Ibie, Etsako West Local Government Area (in Edo North).
(97) Ongoing construction of Upper Airport road, Benin City — with the construction of phase one of the Ogba-Evbuodia-Evbuobioba road with a spur to lrhue-Obagie linking upper Ekehuan road.
(98) Ongoing construction of Ubiaja-Uromi-Irrua-Ekpoma road.
(99) Ongoing construction of Agua-Illeh-Ukhun road.
(100) Works on failed sections along Auchi-Igarra-Aiyetoro- Unemu-Nekhua-Aiyegunle-Ekpesa-lbillo-Ekor-Ikiran-Oke-Ikakumo Junction in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area (in Edo North).
(101) Ongoing construction of Okpagha-Amufi road with Spur to Agbonze Street, Daddy J. Road, and Michael Aigbedion Street in Uhunmwode and lkpoba-Okha Local Government Areas — a road of 8.23km length (in Edo South).
(102) Ongoing construction of Ewu-Uromi-Ekpon-Agbor road (in Edo Central).
(103) Ongoing construction of Idumu-Iyasele-Ewatto road (in Edo Central).
(104) Ongoing construction of Ohe-Uzea road (in Edo Central).
(105) Ongoing construction of Ideselu-Ewatto road (in Edo Central).
(106) Facilitated the ongoing construction of Benin-Ekpoma-Auchi road.
(107) Construction of Evbotubu-Egor road in Benin City.
(108) Construction of Igbinedion street in Evbotubu, Benin City.
(109) Ongoing continuation of the construction of upper Ekehuan road, Benin City.
(110) Approved construction of Eromo Road, Ikpoba-Okha LGA (under the purview of the Edo State Oil and Gas Producing Areas Development Commission — EDSOPADEC).
(111) Approved construction of Presidential Road, Ikpoba-Okha LGA (under the purview of the Edo State Oil and Gas Producing Areas Development Commission — EDSOPADEC).
(112) Approved rehabilitation of Ugo Market Road, Orhionmwon LGA (under the purview of the Edo State Oil and Gas Producing Areas Development Commission — EDSOPADEC).
(113) Approved construction of Odion Umoru Road, Ikpoba-Okha LGA (under the purview of the Edo State Oil and Gas Producing Areas Development Commission — EDSOPADEC).
(114) Initiated the process for the establishment of an Edo State owned airline "Edo Air" (which is commendable) and that is still in planning and hoping to materialize.
(115) The state government banned unions in all markets in the state, due to rising food prices.
(116) In August 2025, Edo State Government banned the activities of transport unions across the state, and the unions are now prohibited from collecting any dues, levies or taxes from motorists, drivers and traders at motor parks or on roads.
(117) Governor Okpebholo approved the renovation and remodeling of the Governor's Office, along with the offices of the Deputy Governor, the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), and the Head of Service.
(118) Governor Okpebholo rewarded 3 staff members of the Government House and Protocol Directorate, presenting them with brand new Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs) in recognition of their exceptional service.
(119) Governor Okpebholo gave a reward of ₦30 million to Edo State athletes and coaches who represented the state in the.NDDC Niger Delta Games 2026 which was hosted by Edo State, in which Team Edo emerged as overall champions, accruing 52 gold medals.
(120) The Governor gave massive support as well as financial reward of ₦10 million, to Team Edo, for their good performance at the 9th National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State, where the state finished 3rd with 33 gold medals.
(121) Governor Monday Okpebholo swore-in 3 High Court judges who were originally recommended by the National Judicial Council (NJC) in June 2023 but were bypassed by the previous administration.
(122) Restored the Customary Court of Appeal, signing a bill into law to re-establish the Customary Court of Appeal.
(123) Increased the retirement age of Magistrates in Edo State, signing a legislation that raised the retirement age for magistrates from 60 to 65 years.
(124) Approved renovation of 4 Court of Appeal complexes in the state.
(125) Approved renovation of Judges’ Quarters.
(126) The Governor raised the minimum wage of the state to ₦75, 000 and then also provided a 13th month bonus during the end of year festive seasons.
(127) Governor Okpebholo presented cheques worth over ₦200 million to 47 families of deceased state workers, as part of the Group Life Insurance Scheme.
(128) The Governor also awarded scholarships to one member of each, of the bereaved 47 families of deceased state workers.
(129) Approved the onboarding of 800 cleaners into Edo State civil service (replace a previous contract system) guaranteeing them the state's minimum wage.
(130) Recruited over 1, 300 health workers into the Hospitals Management Agency (along with hundreds of other staff across agriculture and education).
(131) Governor Okpebholo, in November 2024, approved free bus rides for residents across the 3 Senatorial districts of Edo State.
(132) The state Government, in June 2026, recruited 500 Forest Guards to strengthen security across the state’s forests.
★ ★ NB:
(Addendum): Edo State Executive Council, in March 2025, also gave approval for the renovation and reconstruction of 16 Secondary Schools around Edo State and that operation is ongoing.
Written By EMMANUEL EBARE
June 2026.
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