President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday said the newly sworn-in governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, is committed to building a state where jobs are plentiful and all other basic amenities are available to residents of the state.
President Tinubu made the remarks in his speech shortly
after the swearing-in of Monday Okpebholo and Dennis Idahosa as governor and
deputy governor of Edo State, respectively, at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in
Benin City.
Tinubu, represented by Vice President, Senator Kashim
Shettima, said the election of Okpebholo as governor and Idahosa as his deputy
was an achievement of the entire state and the powerful endorsement of the
collective will of the people.
He, however, advised that now that the election is over and
that the will of the people has been expressed, all that would hinder the
development and dividends of democracy must be dismantled.
“Election brings joy and also brings the moment of diligence
in the face of obstacles on the way that a leader must overcome in order to
bring dividend to the people,” he said.
He stated that the people of Edo State have placed their
trust in Senator Okpebholo and his deputy, Idahosa, who have demonstrated character
and results.
Tinubu added that when his administration came on board,
they all sincerely knew the future of the economy and, therefore, demanded
reforms to step up the fiscal and monetary stability of the country
“We have embarked on these reforms with determination to lay
a new foundation for these new opportunities. Today we need a leader of
integrity who will use this foundation for the benefit of the country.
“I am proud that Edo has chosen such a man to lay the tripod
for them. Senator Monday Okpebholo understands the dream of the people and has
the vision to bring those dreams to light,” he stated.
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It's unfortunate d kind of people we have at d saddle of power. The man who promised his people insecurity as a campaign promise.
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