Sapele Road in Benin City, Edo State, serves as a vital link between the capital city and other parts of Nigeria. Its strategic importance for commuters, traders, and businesses cannot be overstated. Yet, despite its role as a federal road, it remains a glaring example of infrastructure decay, characterized by potholes, flooding, and eroded sections that…
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2009 brought long rains to Benin leading to 43 of 77 communes (districts) reporting widespread flooding, resulting in the Government of Benin requesting United Nations (UN) assistance. Initial Government figures estimated that over 2,000 families had been displaced due to the floods