Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to the development of the state, emphasizing that his primary motivation in governance is to deliver visible and sustainable progress across Edo.
The governor made the remarks during an inspection of ongoing projects in Udomi, Esan Central Local Government Area. Among the projects reviewed were the construction of a 150-bed Edo Specialist Hospital, the Udomi Town Hall—which is set to function as both an event centre and a revenue-generating facility—and the Udomi Holiday Resort, designed to include a golf course, film village, hotel, and other tourism amenities.
Addressing stakeholders during the inspection, Governor Okpebholo said, “What is in me is to develop Edo. That is what you are seeing here.” According to Patrick Akhere Ebojele, PhD, the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Okpebholo, the governor recalled his long-standing advocacy for modern infrastructure in the state, noting that his administration is now turning those ideas into tangible action.
He stressed that Edo State’s rich history should serve as a foundation for modern development, not a limitation. “During my campaign, I kept telling people: why should Edo be an ancient city? We started early as a state. What brought the Portuguese to Edo was what they heard about Edo. Edo cannot continue to be an ancient city. We must improve it and leave it better than the way we met it,” he said.
Governor Okpebholo assured residents that significant infrastructural and urban transformation, particularly in Benin City, would be visible within the next two years, adding that development will be pursued evenly across the state’s three senatorial districts. “In the next two years, you will see a lot of changes in Benin City. We are going to do it across board because we have three senatorial districts,” he added.
The inspection tour included top government officials and party leaders, such as retired General Cecil Isegaigbe, APC Edo Central leader; Sylvester Aigbobor, APC State Deputy Chairman; and other senior government and party officials.
