Governor Obaseki Vows to Sustain Infrastructural Projects and Improve Livelihoods in Edo State

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Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has pledged to sustain ongoing work on all infrastructural projects in the state to improve livelihoods and engender sustainable development. In a visit to Ewohimi, the hometown of late Mrs. Clara Oshiomhole, wife of former Governor Adams Oshiomhole, Obaseki assured the people that his administration would prioritize road construction, water and electricity projects, as well as education. He also promised to activate the Ugboha water scheme to meet the water needs of residents in the community, dismissing claims that the project had been abandoned by his government.

Key Takeaways:

  • Governor Obaseki has vowed to sustain ongoing work on all infrastructural projects across Edo State to improve livelihoods and engender sustainable development.
  • The governor has assured that the interest of the ordinary Edo people will be put first in the development of the state, adding that he will exceed their expectations.
  • Obaseki has promised to prioritize road construction, water and electricity projects, as well as education in his second term.
  • The governor has reassured that the Ugboha water scheme, which was claimed to have been abandoned, will be activated to meet the water needs of residents in the community.
  • Obaseki has dismissed claims by the opposition party that his administration has abandoned the water scheme, attributing the problem of electricity in Edo State to the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC).
  • The Onojie of Ewohimi, HRH Peter Ojeifoh Usifoh, has prayed for Obaseki and his deputy, Rt. Hon. Comr. Philip Shaibu, ahead of the September 19, 2020 poll.
  • The Ewohimi Community Development Association has promised to support the re-election of Governor Obaseki with a charge to fulfill his campaign promises.

Statistics:

  • 8 years: the duration of Adams Oshiomhole's governorship in Edo State.
  • 2nd term: Governor Obaseki's current term.
  • 19 September 2020: the date of the upcoming poll.
  • 3: the number of areas in Edo State where Governor Obaseki has promised to improve electricity supply (Federation Road, Ekenwan- Landing, and Uzebu).

Sources:

  • The Nigerian Observer (19 August 2020)
  • The Onojie of Ewohimi, HRH Peter Ojeifoh Usifoh
  • Chairman of Edo PDP Campaign Council, Chief Dan Orbih