Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, stated he’ll apply Senator Godswill Akpabio’s developmental template in Akwa Ibom to construct a brand new Edo.
This was contained in a press release by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Fred Itua, on Sunday.
Okpebholo gave the remarks on Saturday throughout a reception held in his honour in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State.
Okpehbolo, who acknowledged Akpabio’s developmental strides in Akwa Ibom as governor between 2007 and 2015, stated he would be certain that the identical methodology is used to remodel and reposition Edo State.
Okpebholo stated, “The person I like to name, ‘the unusual man’ did a lot when he was governor, and immediately, Akwa Ibom historical past can’t be full with out Akpabio’s transformation magic story.
“Earlier than he got here, Akwa Ibom was one of many states written off. However inside eight years as governor, he achieved a lot that immediately, Uyo is considered one of many best cities within the nation.
“So after I grew to become governor, I made a decision to return, see, and reproduce similar improvement template for my individuals. With the issues I’ve seen and heard on this go to, I’m extra assured and satisfied that what we plan to realize with this mandate given us by the individuals of Edo is doable. Akpabio did it in Akwa Ibom, and we are going to do it in Edo.”
Okpebholo stated Akpabio not solely achieved a lot when it comes to laws inside a brief time period however has additionally succeeded in main a well-coordinated legislative arm that compliments and serves to appropriately examine and stability the chief for the great of Nigerians.
He added, “What Akpabio has accomplished when it comes to laws on this nation, no different Senate President has made that mark. Inside one 12 months in workplace, Akpabio has accomplished what those that have been Senate Presidents for eight years couldn’t do.
“When issues get robust within the Senate, he has a approach of calming everybody down and taking cost of the scenario.
“I wish to thank him as a result of, the primary day I got here to Akwa Ibom, I requested him. Why did you convey me to this place? He stated, ‘I introduced you right here to return and see in order that, if you turn out to be the Governor of Edo, you’ll replicate what I’ve accomplished on this state’.
“Right now, I’m right here to say thanks, His Excellency, the Senate president. I’ve listened to your recommendation and I wish to guarantee you that we are going to do in Edo, what we have now seen in Akwa Ibom.”
Akpabio, in his speech, appreciated the governor for his humble disposition and people-oriented strategy to governance, stressing that his humility to hunt and study from those that have efficiently walked the trail he at present walks is a sign that he’ll reach governance.