Asagba Azinge Commends Tinubu Over Swift Intervention on Asaba-Benin Expressway

His Royal Majesty, Asagba Prof. Epiphany Chigbogu Azinge, SAN, the Asagba of Asaba, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for directing the Federal Ministry of Works to urgently address the deplorable condition of the Asaba-Benin Expressway.

The monarch described the presidential intervention as a major relief for commuters, traders and residents of Delta and Edo states, particularly the people of Asaba and the wider Anioma region, who have endured prolonged hardship along the strategic highway.

Asagba Azinge said President Tinubu’s directive to the Federal Ministry of Works to take urgent corrective measures and accelerate work on the affected sections demonstrated the Federal Government’s responsiveness to the plight of road users.

“For years, road users of the Asaba/Benin Expressway have endured unimaginable hardship, wasted man-hours, incessant vehicle breakdowns and mental stress. A journey of barely three hours often stretches into an entire day,” the monarch said.

He expressed gratitude to President Tinubu for responding to the concerns of road users and directing contractors to intensify efforts to make the highway safe and motorable.

According to him, restoring the road would provide significant relief to thousands of motorists and travellers who depend on the route for movement between Delta and Edo states and other parts of the South-South and South-East.

The Asagba also commended the Federal Government for the ongoing rehabilitation of the Asaba-Onitsha Expressway, being handled by Hartland Construction Company.

He noted that the project was nearing completion and expressed optimism that the combined interventions would improve transportation, trade and economic activities in the region.

On behalf of the people of Asaba Kingdom, Asagba Azinge expressed profound appreciation to President Tinubu for the intervention, describing improved road infrastructure as critical to commerce, security and regional connectivity.

“This intervention will boost commerce, security and connectivity between the South-East and South-South regions,” the monarch said.

He further prayed for wisdom and strength for President Tinubu to continue implementing his Renewed Hope Agenda, while urging the Federal Government to sustain attention to critical infrastructure across the region.