Abandoned doctor’s quarters ‘ll be ready in 2 months – Gov. Okpebholo

Monday Okpebholo of Edo says renovation of the abandoned Doctors’ Quarters on Ezotti Street, in Benin will be completed and ready for occupation within the next two months.

Our correspondent recalls that the quarters had been abandoned for over 40 years, with previous administration failing to complete/ renovate it.

Okpebholo gave the assurance shortly after he was conducted round the project by the Commissioner for Health, Dr Cyril Oshiomhole.

The governor said he decided to personally inspect the project, following reports he received about the facility.

“I have heard a lot about this building and decided to come here today to inspect the project myself.

“I also came with the Speaker of Edo State House of Assembly, Mr Blessing Agbebaku, so that he can see what funds are being appropriated for.

“The contractor has assured us that the building will be ready in about one month and two weeks. Once completed, the doctors will be able to move in.

“I will return to inspect the project again, and I hope the contractor meets the deadline so that our doctors can begin to occupy the facility,” he said.

Earlier, the commissioner for health commended the governor for reviving the project that had been abandoned for more than 40 years.

Oshiomhole noted that successive administrations neglected the facility, while the present administration took decisive action to rehabilitate it within its first year in office.

“This is the doctors’ quarters, and I have known this building for about 40 years. Before work started, the structure was in a dilapidated state.

“The facility has existed for over 40 years but in less than one year in office, Okpebholo has commenced and substantially completed its renovation, the project is now over 85 per cent completed.