Tinubu pledges more projects as Okpebholo marks two years

File photo: President Bola Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has assured Edo State of continued Federal Government support in roads, healthcare, energy, agriculture, entrepreneurship and security as Governor Monday Okpebholo marked his second year in office.

The President’s message was delivered on Thursday by Vice President Kashim Shettima at an All Progressives Congress rally, which also coincided with the second anniversary of the Okpebholo administration.

The event was held at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City.

Shettima said the Federal Government would honour its commitment to the people of Edo, noting that efforts to address Nigeria’s infrastructure deficit could not succeed without the state’s involvement.

“We have come to assure you that you can count on us too. When we came to you four years ago, we said we could not address our nation’s infrastructure deficit without carrying Edo State along. We have not abandoned that agreement.

“We are here to assure Edo people of continued Federal Government support in roads, healthcare, energy, agriculture, entrepreneurship and security,” he said.

He said work had commenced on the dualisation of roads leading to Ekpoma, Auchi and Okpella, as well as the Benin-Agbor-Sapele Road, adding that the Federal Government was committed to constructing more roads in the state.

The Vice-President also highlighted Federal Government support for Edo in healthcare, energy, entrepreneurship, agriculture and security. He cited ongoing efforts towards the return of Benin artefacts and the transfer of ownership of the Benin treasures to Nigeria.

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Shettima praised the governor’s performance, saying Okpebholo had made the All Progressives Congress proud. He added that Tinubu held the governor in high regard and had supported his administration.

In his remarks, Okpebholo pledged that Edo State would deliver votes for Tinubu in the January 2027 election, citing what he described as the President’s contributions to the state.

“In Edo State, we are ready to deliver come January 2027. The President has done so much for Edo people. Today, we don’t owe salaries. We don’t owe pensioners. Construction work is going on everywhere,” the governor said.

He said the ongoing construction projects across the state demonstrated his administration’s commitment to development and workers’ welfare.

Former Edo State Governor and Senator representing Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole, congratulated Okpebholo on his second anniversary in office and commended his efforts towards the development of the state.

The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, and the Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum and Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, also urged residents to support the party, assuring them of continued Federal Government support for the state.

The rally brought together top government officials, APC national and state leaders, political stakeholders and residents. Speakers urged Edo residents to support Tinubu’s re-election bid, with the state expected to deliver on its pledge of 2.5 million votes in 2027.