The Parish Administrator of St. James the Greater Catholic Church, Ogbeson, Benin City, Very Rev. Fr. Michael Oyanoafoh, has commended Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, for the ongoing road projects in the community and the provision of a transformer to improve electricity supply.
Oyanoafoh gave the commendation on Saturday during the dedication of the church building by the Apostolic Administrator of the Catholic Archdiocese of Benin City and Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Uromi, Most Rev. Donatus Ogun, O.S.A.
The priest said the church had appealed to Governor Okpebholo during its December 2025 harvest celebration to intervene in the poor electricity supply and deplorable condition of the road leading to the church.
According to him, the governor responded to the appeal by providing a transformer, which was delivered to the community on December 23, 2025, while work also commenced on Electrics Road leading to the church.
Oyanoafoh also commended the governor for his administration’s ongoing road and flyover projects across Benin City, saying the projects had eased traffic and improved access to the area.
He recalled that some visitors had previously avoided the church because of the poor condition of the access road, but said the situation had changed following the completion of a flyover and the ongoing road construction in the area.
“We thank him immensely for what is happening on our roads, the flyovers and the first flyover in our state. Another flyover is also coming up on Sapele Road and we are grateful to him,” he said.
The priest further commended Governor Okpebholo for paying the medical bill of a child who underwent surgery.
In his remarks, Most Rev. Donatus Ogun, O.S.A., prayed for God’s continued protection and guidance for the governor.
Responding, Governor Okpebholo pledged to sustain work on the ongoing road projects in Ogbeson, assuring residents that they would witness further progress before the end of the year.
“By the grace of God, between now and December, you will see work going on,” the governor said.
