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GOVERNOR MONDAY OKPEBHOLO’S 100 DAYS IN OFFICE MARKED WITH PRAISE AND FANFARE
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By Kpalash Osagie The Office of the First Lady has commended Governor Monday Okpebholo for his outstanding achievements in the first 100 days of his administration. At an event held at the Victor Uwaifo Creative Hub in Benin City, the Coordinator of the Office of the First Lady, Mrs. Edesili Okpebholo Anani, praised the Governor’s policies and programs, particularly those aimed at empowering women and promoting their welfare. “I am here to represent the female gender. We are here to say thank you for what you have done in 100 days, for all the constructions and policies you have made. We thank you for the appointments so far, and for empowering our women,” Mrs. Anani said. She also expressed gratitude to the Governor for addressing insecurity and cultism in the state, saying “we no longer have to bury our children in their prime.” Governor Okpebholo, in his address, reaffirmed his commitment to transforming Edo State through policies and programs aimed at raising the standard of living, boosting the economy, and ensuring quality healthcare. “Looking ahead, the future of Edo State under my leadership is bright, as evidenced in the progress we have made together. With our economic development plan, we will prioritize agricultural infrastructure and investment in youths’ skills development as the State strives to become one of the leading economies in Nigeria,” he said. The Governor also highlighted his administration’s achievements, including the launch of an interest-free loan scheme for market women, farmers, and artisans, which will benefit over 5,000 people in collaboration with the World Bank. The event featured the unveiling of Project SHINE, representing the five-point agenda of the administration, as well as a lecture on practical governance, cultural display, and musical performance by Timi Dakolo. It’s worth noting that Governor Okpebholo has also initiated the renovation and reconstruction of 100 schools across the state, as part of his administration’s commitment to education. The Chairman of the Edo State Universal Basic Education Board, Mrs. Onomen Brigg, revealed that the renovation projects, including classroom repairs, furniture provision, and security enhancements, will be completed within one to three weeks.
