Edo State Governor, Sen. Monday Okpebholo on Monday, said that the state transport company, Edo Line, will resume operation on June 27.
The governor, who stated this during an inspection tour of ongoing projects in Edo South, said the resumption would ease commuters’ movement.
Okpebholo, who personally assessed the progress at the New Edo Line station, expressed satisfaction with the preparations.
He said, “I have just come to look at the work that is going on here, in the New Edo Line station. The vehicles are ready. Everything is set. We are trying to see how we can commence. The idea is to come and look at the level of preparation of our commencement.”
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The Managing Director of the Edo State Transport Authority, Oligbe Henshaw, affirmed the readiness of the terminal.
He said, “This is the state terminal for the New Edo Line Nigeria Ltd. And by the special grace of God on the 27th of June this year, we shall be commencing operations properly,” Henshaw said.
He further assured that ongoing projects at the terminal, including partitioning, CCTV installation, and the control room, would be completed by next Friday.
Beyond the new transport line, Governor Okpebholo’s inspection also covered other critical infrastructure projects. He visited Sapele Road, a major federal artery connecting Edo and Delta States, where he urged the contractor to accelerate work to alleviate persistent traffic congestion.
The CEO of CBC Group, Li Ou Fu, said the company handling the Sapele Road project, committed to completing the concerned section of the road within two weeks, addressing the governor’s call for prompt action.
The Governor’s tour also included inspections of the Temboga Road and the Palace Road, underscoring his administration’s commitment to improving road networks across the state.
The impending launch of the Edo Line is anticipated to significantly boost inter-city and intra-city transportation, offering a new and improved travel experience for residents in the state.