By Ayo Kehinde 
Governor Monday Okpebholo has pledged to revamp the Edo Broadcasting Service to position it as a globally competitive media organization.
The governor made this commitment during an inspection tour of EBS facilities and several road projects in Benin City, the Edo State capital.
Accompanied by top government officials, Okpebholo visited EBS’s premises and key road projects, including Upper Mission Extension, Aduwawa Junction, Obadan Junction along Benin-Auchi Expressway, and Upper Ekenwan Road.
At EBS, the governor, who was received by the station’s Managing Director, Suleiman Aledeh, expressed his dissatisfaction with the current state of infrastructure and pledged to address challenges, including epileptic power supply, lack of a proper studio, and deteriorating access roads.
“You outlined your problems to me, and today, I am here to see them for myself. The issues, such as no electricity and bad roads, must be resolved. This is Edo State property, and it serves the people. We will explore alternatives for electricity, including solar power or brand-new generators, to ensure the station operates 24 hours a day,” Okpebholo said.
He further urged the station’s management and staff to remain professional and not hesitate to criticize his administration when necessary.
“I am here to serve Edo people. If I am going wrong, don’t shy away from telling me,” he added.
Aledeh acknowledged the governor’s proactive approach, stating that EBS faces significant challenges that require urgent intervention.
He emphasised the station’s vision of competing with global media organizations and its mandate to serve as more than just a government mouthpiece.
On the ongoing road projects, the governor reiterated his administration’s commitment to ensuring contractors meet deadlines, particularly before the rainy season.
“With continuous monitoring, we are seeing results. The work at Obadan Junction on the Benin-Auchi Expressway is progressing well. I am confident that this road will be ready for use before Christmas. The contractor is doing a commendable job, and I am satisfied with the quality and pace of work,” he noted.
Okpebholo assured Edo residents that his government remains committed to practical governance and delivering the dividends of democracy, emphasising that the projects are part of his broader vision to enhance the state’s infrastructure and public services.
