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Edo governor Okpebholo vows to tackle flooding and complete road projects
Updated 13:08 WAT, · first published 9 Nov 2026, 22:17 WAT · 3 outlets reporting
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo pledged to address flooding and erosion in vulnerable communities while completing road and drainage projects, according to the Nigerian Tribune. Punch and The Sun reported the governor made the promises during an inspection tour of projects in Benin City, marking two years in office.
What we know
- Governor Monday Okpebholo pledged flood and erosion control
- Committed to completing road and drainage projects
- Announcement made during an inspection tour in Benin City
- Vowed during two-year anniversary of his administration
Sources
- Report by Nigerian Tribune – Nigerian Tribune,
- Report by Punch – Punch,
- Report by The Sun – The Sun,
- Report by Nigerian Tribune – Nigerian Tribune,
Updates
- – No longer developing - story consolidated
- – Summary updated with new reporting
- – Now also reported by The Sun
- – Story published - 2 outlets
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