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.
Gatekeeper reports 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.