As history crowned a former lawmaker, Monday Okpebholo, as Edo State Governor on Tuesday, he has raised the hope of the people on the state of agriculture and roads.
He said he would give them priority.
This is as he pledged to deliver the benefits of democracy to the people of the state.
Okpebholo was sworn in on Tuesday at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, approximately two months after his election victory.“Today, you have officially given me the mandate to preside over our dear State as Governor for the next four years,” Okpebholo said during his swearing-in.
“We will not betray this confidence you have reposed in me and the Deputy Governor, Rt. Honourable Dennis Idahosa,” he said.
He pledged to make “the welfare of our citizens a top priority” and emphasized his commitment to supporting small businesses.
The new governor also expressed concern over the poor state of roads and rising insecurity in the state, describing the situation as “ugly.”
However, he promised to “be firm in dealing with criminals and improve the security of our land so that farming and other business activities can thrive once again.”
“The deplorable condition of our roads has made it difficult for people to move from one part of the State to another.”
