By Jasmine Okogerie
The Parish Administrator of St. James the Greater Catholic Church, Ogbeson, Benin City, Very Rev. Fr. Michael Oyanoafoh has commended Governor Monday Okpebholo for road projects and the provision of a transformer to the community.
Fr. Michael Oyanoafoh spoke on Saturday during the dedication of the church building in Benin by most Rev, Donatus Ogun, the Apostolic Administrator, Catholic Archdiocese of Benin City.
He said the church had appealed to Governor Okpebholo during its December 2025 harvest over poor electricity supply and the deplorable road leading to the church.
According to him, the governor responded by providing a transformer, which was delivered on Dec. 23, and also commenced work on Electrics Road leading to the church.
The priest also praised the governor’s ongoing road and flyover projects, saying they had eased traffic and improved access to the area.
He said some visitors had previously avoided the church because of the bad road but changed their perception after seeing the completed flyover and ongoing projects.
“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.
Fr. Michael Oyanoafoh also commended Governor Okpebholo for paying the hospital bill of a child who underwent surgery.
On his part, the Apostolic Administrator of the Catholic Archdiocese of Benin City. Most Rev. Donatus Ogun, O.S.A., Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Uromi, prayed to God for the governor’s protection.
Responding, Governor Okpebholo pledged to sustain work on the ongoing road projects in Ogbeson, saying residents would see more progress before the end of the year.
“By the grace of God, between now and December, you will see work going on,” he said.
Signed:
Dr. Patrick Akhere Ebojele
The Chief Press Secretary to Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State
Saturday, September 5,2026