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Okpebholo’s One Year Performance Outshines Some Governor’s 8 yrs, Idahosa
By Ikhili Ebalu Benin city
The deputy governor of Edo state, Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa says Governor Monday Okpebholo’s performance within his first year in office surpasses some state governors achievements in eight years of office.
In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Friday Aghedo, the deputy governor was quoted to have said this when he played host to delegation of Esan Daughters Development Initiative of Edo State in his office on Thursday.
He assured that Okpebholo’s administration has just taken off, adding that with the support of the people, Edo will record remarkable achievements in few months to come.
Idahosa noted that with his SHINE Agenda, Okpebholo is poised to entrench good governance across the nook and cranny of the state.
He particularly noted that Okpebholo policies are people centric.
While noting that the unity of the people remains the governor’s primary concern, Idahosa reeled out names of Esan extraction who made impact on Esan land and Edo State in general.
According to him, “Distinguished Senator Monday Okpebholo, to me, is God’s gift to Esan land,” and, “the entire Edo State people are happy with him.”
The President, Esan Daughters Development Initiative of Edo State, Mrs. Kate Osaro commended Idahosa for his complementary role to Okpebholo.
According to her, their complementary roles have ensured peace reign in the state and solicited for its sustainability.
In related vein, Idahosa received and congratulated Management, Staff and Students of “Our Lady of Mercy Nursery and Basic School” on their forthcoming school’s 50th anniversary.
He appreciated the school’s management for helping to shape and impact the lives of students and society.
He deemed it an honour having the organizing committee lead pupils of the school to his office.
Hee encouraged them (Pupils) to aspire to greater heights by participating in politics to becoming future governors and deputy governors of the state.”
Speaking earlier on behalf of the school’s Golden Jubilee Organizing
Committee, Amb. Philip Ogbebor
said, “we are grateful for the role that the Edo State Government has played in supporting education in the state.
“Your leadership and commitment to enhancing the educational sector have not gone unnoticed, and we recognize the significant strides being made under your administration.
“We believe that education is the key to unlocking a brighter future for our children, and we are pleased to be part of that effort in the state.”