By Jethro Ibileke
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo has announced June 27, 2025, date for commencement of operation by the State-owned transport company, Edo Line Nigeria Ltd.
He made the announcement on Tuesday in Benin, during an inspection tour of ongoing projects in Edo South.
The Governor who personally assessed the progress of work at the New Edo Line station, expressed satisfaction with the preparations.
He said: “I’ve just come to look at the work that is going on here, in the New Edo Line station. The vehicles are ready. Everything is set. We are trying to see how we can commence. The idea is to come and look at the level of preparation of our commencement.”
Also speaking, the Managing Director of the Edo State Transport Authority, Oligbe Henshaw, who affirmed the readiness of the assured that ongoing projects at the terminal, including partitioning, CCTV installation, and the control room, would be completed by next week Friday.
“This is the State terminal for the New Edo Line Nigeria Ltd. And by the special grace of God, on the 27th of June this year, we shall be commencing operations properly,” Henshaw said.
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