…..Unveils 5-point agenda – security, infrastructure, healthcare, food sufficiency, education as priorities…Declares war on criminals

Senator Monday Okpebholo, the newly sworn-in Executive Governor of Edo State, today revealed his administration’s bold five-point agenda, with a assurance to deliver on them in the next four years.Governor Okpebholo disclosed this during his swearing-in ceremony as the 6th Executive Governor of the State at Samuel Osaigbovo Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City, Edo State capital.

The Governor unveiled 5-point agenda which included security, infrastructure and road development, affordable healthcare, water and food sufficiency, and value-driven education across the state.

According to the Governor, “our citizens is top priority for us. To achieve this, we shall implement programmes carefully outlined in my five-point agenda, designed to grow robust economic growth and improve the lives of our people.”While hailing Edo people for their unwavering support, the Governor promised not to betray the people.

“I want to use this opportunity to thank you for your peaceful conduct during the 21st September, 2024 Governorship Election. Today, you have officially given me the mandate to preside over our dear State as Governor for the next four years.

“We will not betray this confidence you have reposed in me and the Deputy Governor, Rt. Honourable Dennis Idahosa,” Governor Okpebholo said.

While bemoaning incessant cases of kidnapping and other violent crimes, Governor Okpebholo said his administration will be firm in dealing with criminals and improve the security of Edo State.

He said: “For a long time now, our people have become victims of kidnapping and other violent crimes. To end this ugly situation, we will be firm in dealing with criminals and improve the security of our land so that farming and other business activities will flourish again.”

On road construction and infrastructural development, he said: “The deplorable condition of our roads has made it difficult for people to move from one part of the State to another. Our policy to develop road infrastructure is targeted at constructing roads, drainages, and bridges to ease transportation for all. We shall immediately commence work to make the roads passable again.