Chairman of the Egor Local Government Area, Osaro Eribo, has affirmed that monthly allocations from the federal government are sufficient to manage council operations effectively.

Speaking from his office after receiving new grading and road construction equipment from the state government, Eribo highlighted the council’s progress over his five-month tenure.

“I receive my federal allocations promptly every month, which allows me to pay staff salaries and initiate at least two new projects monthly. That is autonomy in action,” he said.

He explained that staff morale has improved significantly, with workers now confident of receiving timely payments.

Currently, the council’s internally generated revenue (IGR) is minimal, but the governor is working to enhance revenue streams across local councils.

New Equipment to Transform Road Maintenance

Eribo described the new equipment as a major breakthrough for infrastructure development. “Previously, we had to hire equipment at high costs, sometimes up to N1 million per project.

Now, we can grade roads across all wards efficiently and even start road tarring with minimal additional resources,” he said.

The chairman also disclosed that three highly experienced operators, each with over 28 years in the field, have been employed to manage the new machinery.

He emphasized collaboration with councillors, ward chairmen, and community leaders to prioritize urgent road projects, noting that over 250 roads have already been graded.

Promises to Residents

Eribo assured Egor residents that the full impact of the new equipment will soon be visible. Work is set to commence in the remaining wards once the machinery is serviced.

“With the current resources, we are committed to ensuring that no road is left ungraded, and the community benefits directly from these projects,” he added.

This development reflects a growing trend in Edo State toward improved local governance, enhanced infrastructure, and increased accountability in public service delivery.