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Residents lament as potholes, floods cripple Edo roads
PoliticsPotholes and floods crippling Edo roads
Residents of Benin, the Edo State capital, are calling for urgent action by the state government due to the deplorable state of intra-city roads.
The most affected roads are within the Government Reservation Area and other major entry points, which were constructed decades ago without proper drainage.
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- Potholes and floods have crippled Edo roads
- Successive governments have abandoned the roads to decay
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Expected Outcomes
- Possible government intervention to repair the roads
Why It Matters
The deplorable state of the roads is affecting the daily lives of residents
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- Sep 10Punch Newspapers: Residents decry the deplorable state of Edo roads, as potholes and floods make major routes in Benin City impassable. Read about the governm
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