As Governor Okpebholo began his second year in office on Monday, President Bola Tinubu promised Edo State ongoing federal assistance in the areas of roads, healthcare, energy, agriculture, entrepreneurship, and security.
At the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential rally, which also happened to be the Okpebholo administration’s second anniversary celebration at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, Vice-President Kashim Shettima delivered the President’s message.
No significant attempt to close Nigeria’s infrastructure gap can be successful without the state, according to Shettima, who stated that the Federal Government would adhere to its agreement with the Edo people.
“We have come to assure you that you can count on us too. When we came to you four years ago, we said we could not address our nation’s infrastructure deficit without carrying Edo State along. We have not abandoned that agreement,” the Vice-President stated.
Additionally, the vise president discussed how the federal government supports Edo in the areas of healthcare, energy, entrepreneurship, agriculture, and security. He cited continuous initiatives to ensure the return of Benin artifacts and the transfer of ownership to Nigeria.
Shettima praised the governor’s performance in office, saying Okpebholo had made the APC proud. He claims that President Tinubu respects the governor and has supported him in serving the people of Edo.
Tinubu announces the housing regulator plan and ends the economic emergency.
Shettima praises Oba of Benin’s efforts to return artifacts and seeks royal advice for the 2027 elections.
“In Edo State, we are ready to deliver come January 2027. The President has done so much for Edo people. Today, we don’t owe salaries. We don’t owe pensioners. Construction work is going on everywhere,” the governor said.
Adams Oshiomhole, a former governor of Edo State and senator from Edo North, congratulated Okpebholo on his two years in office and praised his contributions to the state’s advancement.
Speakers at the event included Godswill Akpabio, the president of the Senate, and Hope Uzodimma, the governor of Imo State and chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum.
Top government officials, APC national and state leaders, political stakeholders, and locals gathered at the presidential rally to reassure the president of the Edo people’s dedication to fulfilling their pledge to cast 2.5 million votes in favor of Tinubu’s reelection in 2027.
We hope these promises will be fulfilled if the leaders are returned to office, rather than becoming empty words after the election.
