FIC REPORT (EDO STATE) – The Federal Government has begun work on the dualisation of roads linking Ekpoma, Auchi and Okene, along with emergency repairs to the Benin–Asaba and other highways. He also listed the completion of the Obiafu–Obrikom–Oben gas pipeline, Vice President Kashim Shettima has said.
Kashim Shettima made the Announcement on Thursday 12th November, 2026 at an the All Progressive Congress (APC) rally at Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City.
Representing President Bola Tinubu, the Vice President said the government remained committed to supporting Edo State with road construction and projects in Healthcare, Energy, Agriculture, Entrepreneurship and Security
“Some work has been completed, some is underway. Other commutments remains before us,”he said, Shettima urged Edo citizens to judge the Administration by the impact of its policies and projects.
“We have come to assure you that you can count on us too,” Shettima said, adding that the Federal Government remained committed to Edo’s development, pointing to infrastructure, Energy, Healthcare and Social-support projects.
The Vice President said new transmission lines could add 600 megawatts to the national grid, while the Amopi substation and solar mini-grids were among energy projects intended to support the state. He also mentioned proposed investments in refining.
In healthcare, Shettima referred to new Radiotherapy and Dialysis services at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) and support for 158 Public Health Facilities. He added that Federal Assistance had also reached Farmers, Entrepreneurs and Vulnerable Communities.
Shettima further said efforts to return Benin artefacts were progressing, with Cambridge and Sweden having transferred ownership of some Benin treasures to Nigeria.
In his remark, Edo Governor Monday Okpebholo also pledged to mobilise support for Tinubu, saying the state was prepared to deliver a strong electoral mandate.
Okpebholo, meanwhile, highlighted NELFUND assistance for about 15,000 Edo indigenes, regular salary and pension payments, and ongoing state infrastructure works. He attributed the progress to Tinubu’s economic reforms, including fuel-subsidy removal and tax changes.
The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio also said he expected Tinubu to win decisively in the South-South, citing federal projects and security measures.
The rally was attended The Vice President Kashim Shettima alongside with Senate President Godswill Akpabio, APC Campaign Director-General Abdul’aziz Yari and Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma, urged residents to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election campaign for the January 16, 2027 Election.
By Egwaoje Amarachi Linda
CI&PRO, FIC Benin.
November 12th, 2026.
