BENIN CITY, EDO STATE

Ugbowo Road in Benin City faces persistent flooding and drainage failure driven by rapid urbanization, poor maintenance, and structural decay. This study assessed the structural integrity and hydraulic efficiency of drainage sections at four key locations: UBTH, Adolor Junction, Uselu Shell, and Ekehuan Link Road. Through visual inspections, non-destructive rebound hammer testing, and hydraulic analysis using Manning’s and Rational Methods, the research aimed to identify specific causes of failure and propose viable technical solutions. The investigation revealed significant structural defects, including cracks, erosion, and honeycombing, with concrete compressive strengths (12.7–19.8 MPa) falling below the required 20–25 MPa standard. While hydraulic analysis confirmed that the original designs possessed sufficient capacity to handle peak discharges, their performance is currently crippled by heavy siltation, waste dumping, and poor slope alignment. Consequently, the study identified functional inefficiency and maintenance neglect, particularly at the critical Adolor Junction rather than design inadequacy as the primary drivers of drainage failure. To restore optimal functionality and mitigate urban flooding, the study recommends the
reconstruction of failing sections using 25 MPa concrete and the implementation of a rigorous maintenance regime involving routine desilting. Technical enhancements, such as the installation of trash screens and inspection chambers, should be paired with the enforcement of environmental sanitation policies. Finally, the establishment of a drainage asset management plan by the Edo State Ministry of Works and Environment is essential for the long-term monitoring and sustainability of the corridor's infrastructure.

This study aimed to empirically examine the impact of training and development on the achievement of organizational goals among managers of Access Bank Plc. To guide the study, three research questions were raised, and three hypotheses were generated. The survey adopted a survey research design approach which sought to understand the impact of training and development on employee performance in Access Bank Plc, Benin City, ,. Edo determine the sample size from the population, and after due computation, a sample of 115 respondents was arrives at. The study utilized a questionnaire as the research instrument to sample the opinions of the managers on the subject matter. A total of 115 questionnaires were distributed, however, only I00 were retrieved. The data collected were analyzed using frequency count, percentages, mean and standard deviation while linear regression was used to determine the impact of training and development on the achievement of organizational goals. Findings obtained from the analysis of the data indicated that staff training and development has a strong and positive impact on the achievement of organizational goals. Also, it was found that there is a significant relationship between staff training and development on the achievement of organizational goals. Based on the findings, the study recommends amongst others that organization should invest comprehensive and tailored programs that align closely with organizational goals. This could involve clear communication of training objectives and expectation to employees and identifying and
addressing barriers and challenges in implementing training programs..