The candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the September 21 governorship election in Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, has reiterated his commitment to ensuring adequate security and massive infrastructural development to advance the economic development of the state.
Okpebholo also assured the people of the state that his administration would provide affordable healthcare, water and food security, value-driven education, and economic rejuvenation, for the enjoyment of the masses, in addition to tourism and creative industry.
The party flagbearer, who represents Edo Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, also pledged to give life to the Edo Diaspora Agency which will boost the participation and engagement of Edo State indigenous residents abroad.
He made the pledge during a meeting with the Edo community in Washington DC, United States of America.
In a communique issued at the end of the meeting, Okpebholo noted the role of Edo people in the diaspora in the development of the various communities in the state and further, solicited their support for his election as the governor of Edo State.
The communique read: “Senator Monday Okpebholo who eloquently informed us of his contributions to the development of Edo State as a citizen and as a Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria representing the good people of Edo Central Senatorial District adumbrated his manifesto which focuses on Security, Massive Infrastructural Development to advance the economic development of the state and open it up for massive foreign investments.
“He also listed affordable healthcare, water and food security, value-driven education, and economic rejuvenation, while not leaving behind tourism and the creative industry in his manifesto of Renewed Hope for the Edo people.
“Senator Okpebholo also promised to give life to the Edo Diaspora Agency which will ensure the participation and engagement of Edo State indigenes resident abroad.”
