By Ed Malik, A | ed@ddnewsonline.com | posted November 15, 2024
In a significant milestone event, the new Edo State administration was inaugurated on Monday, marking the transition of leadership from Governor Godwin Obaseki to Governor Monday Okpebholo, with his deputy Dennis Idahosa by his side, at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City.
The event’s prominence, accentuated by the presence of Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima, Governors’ Forum Chairman Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, erstwhile but reinstated deputy governor to Obaseki, Rt. Hon. Phillip Shaibu, governors of the All Progressive Congress (APC) party and other distinguished leaders, underscores the importance of this moment for Edo State.
The event was conducted by Edo State Chief Justice Daniel Okungbowa, who administered the oaths of office as both leaders pledged to uphold the Nigerian constitution and prioritize the welfare of Edo State citizens.
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The newly inaugurated governor expressed gratitude to the people of Edo and emphasized his commitment together with a visionary readiness to tackle the state’s challenges with a collaborative and inclusive approach.
He outlined his priorities, with special focus on economic growth, infrastructure, and social services, as part of his administration’s efforts to uplift Edo’s development and maintain strong governance.
In order to get to work swiftly, Governor Okpebholo announced the appointments of Barrister Musa Ikhilor as Secretary to the Government, Barrister Samson Osagie as Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, and Dr. Cyril Adams Oshiomhole as Commissioner of Health nominee.
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The appointments, so far, reflects strategic selections intended to provide strong leadership from the start. The pending confirmations by the Edo State House of Assembly will be crucial in shaping the new administration’s effectiveness in addressing the needs of Edo citizens.
To succeed, the new administration has highlighted that it will lean on effective collaboration with all levels of government, stakeholders, and communities.
With a vision for progress and a dedicated team, Edo State is poised for continued development under Governor Okpebholo’s leadership.