By Our Reporter

Some indigenes of Edo State in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have commended the Edo State Governor, Sen Monday Okpebholo over what they described, as delivery of qualitative governance and unprecedented development of infrastructure across the state.

They made the commendation in an interview with Journalists in Abuja.

The Edo indigenes spoke a sideline of a meeting to unveil the practical governance magazine highlighting the 100 days in office of Okpebholo’s administration.

The practical governance magazine, published and unveiled by the Edo State liaison office in Abuja chronicled and showcases pictorial images of projects and programmes executed by Okpebholo’s administration across various sectors within the 100 days in office of the administration.

Director-General of Edo State Liaison Office, Mr Peter Abulu said that Okpebholo’s practical approach to project initiation and diligent execution across the state has defined and given direction to practical governance as a development strategy.

He said his practical governance strategic plan was encapsulated in the acronym Project “Shine” .

He listed the component of the “Shine ” to include the provision of security, enhancing healthcare services and infrastructure to ensure citizens have access to quality medical care.

Others are developing and maintaining vital infrastructure such as roads, bridges, public buildings to support economic growth and development, agriculture via promotion of food security and improving quality of education via investment in schools, teacher training and educational resources .

He urged Edo residents in the FCT to support the government to further deliver quality governance to the people.

“If you start a journey well, our prayer is that you continue well so that you end well. Gov. Okpebholo has demonstrated that he is prepared not just for this term but for the future.

” His achievements so far are commendable, and we encourage him to do more,this is his time to succeed,” he said.

Abulu also highlighted the importance of documenting and amplifying the government’s achievements to ensure that Edo indigenes at home and abroad remain informed.

“When you do something and do not tell people, it is easy for it to be forgotten, even when people hear, it is still necessary to amplify it through means that can be documented.

“That is why we decided to re-echo what the governor presented during his 100 days in office in Benin here in Abuja,” he said.

According to him, the newly unveiled magazine will serve as a record of the government’s efforts and a means of showcasing Edo’s progress to a global audience.

“We produced this magazine so that it can be taken anywhere, even outside Nigeria, for people to see what the government is doing.

” It will encourage Edo indigenes to work hard and find ways to contribute to the state’s development.

“We must create a system where people do not just wait for government support but actively contribute to the state’s development.”

He called for a renewed unity among Edo people and a commitment to further support Gov. Okpebholo in his quest to deliver qualitative governance for good of the people.

Dr. Osazuwa Imasuen, an Abuja based Edo resident urged Okpebholo to sustain his development agenda.

“If you start well, you must continue well and end well, he has set a strong foundation, and we encourage him to do more,” Imasuen said.

Dorothy Okodua, an Edo indigene also expressed satisfaction with Okpebholo’s leadership style describing it as as embracing, encompassing and historic.

“Even from Abuja, we have seen what he is doing back home, we are happy, and we pray that he continues on this path,” she said.

Mr Lucky Odigie , President of the Benin Community in Abuja, emphasised the significance of unity among Edo people, while commending the governor’s execution of striking infrastructure ,particularly construction of a flyover at Ramat Park area of Benin city.

“The flyover is unprecedented in Benin’s history,this is a major milestone, and we commend the governor, Edo people, regardless of where they are, must support him and work for the progress of our state,” he said.

Evelyn Obehi , a leader of the Edo State Legacy Association, also lauded Okpebholo”s ’s efforts in road infrastructure development.

“Within a short period, we have seen remarkable improvements in roads from Benin City to Ekpoma. As an Esan indigene, I am grateful for his work,” she noted.