Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has faulted the immediate past administration of Godwin Obaseki for commissioning uncompleted projects, describing the move as a “disservice to Edo people and an attempt to mask inefficiency.”
Speaking during an on-the-spot inspection of the Stella Obasanjo Hospital and the Iyaro Education Hub Complex, Okpebholo expressed shock at the extent of unfinished work in facilities that had been publicly declared as completed.
Okpebholo, in a statement released through his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, said, “I do not know why the previous administration commissioned this hospital when work was still ongoing.
“It is wrong to mislead the people with such gestures. Our duty is to finish what was started and ensure that Edo people get full value for every naira spent.”
At the Stella Obasanjo Hospital, the Commissioner for Health, Cyril Oshiomhole, who conducted the governor’s round, disclosed that the facility was barely 60 per cent completed, with many hospital beds being old and recycled.
Dr Oshiomhole said, “We have gone round the facility with His Excellency, and it’s clear that the hospital is far from completion.
“The Governor has, however, directed that all necessary work be accelerated to bring it to 100 per cent completion as quickly as possible.”
Okpebholo assured residents that the hospital would be completed and functional before Christmas. “A lot of work has been done, but much more is left.
The administrative block and the theatre are still incomplete. However, between now and Christmas, we will ensure this hospital is activated and serving Edo people,” he said.
At the Iyaro Education Hub, the governor expressed similar disappointment, saying the facility was commissioned without power, equipment, or operational capacity.
Okpebholo stated, “This building was hurriedly commissioned without power, equipment, or any operational capacity.
“It is sad because there was really nothing to commission. Our focus now is to make this place fully functional, restore its purpose, and breathe life into the Ministry of Education.”
The contractor handling the project, George Bou Maroon, explained that the complex was designed to centralise all educational activities in the state, housing the Ministry of Education, SUBEB, Library Board, an Auditorium, staff restaurants and other administrative units.
Governor Okpebholo pledged to mobilise contractors within weeks to complete the Iyaro complex, stressing that his administration is committed to accountability, transparency and tangible results.
He added, “We are not here to play politics with the lives of Edo people.
“Our mission is to rebuild, restore, and ensure every project serves the people. Edo people deserve honesty and visible progress, and that is exactly what this administration will deliver.”
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