Edo state governor Godwin Obaseki says he will use his second tenure to produce a 30-year masterplan for the development of the state.
” My administration will set a target of ensuring a defined template for development and growth in the state up till 2050,” he said.
” We have set the modalities for a 30-year development plan to provide government with necessary tools, guidelines and milestones for development planning.”
He was speaking shortly after taking oath of office for his second term.
He called his re-election in the September 19 polls a “new hope” for Edo.
” This is the time to heal, let us now stop dwelling on the past. It is now time to take our collectives destinies in our own hands as Edo people and commence the arduous task of Making Edo Great Again (MEGA).
“I see myself as a vessel in the redefinition of democracy in Nigeria but I am not unaware that this places enormous responsibility on me.
He said his victory aside from restoring hope in democracy as a form of participatory government, it also offers an opportunity to bridge the gap between a challenged past and a promising future.
‘Together, as a people propelled by a common zeal in pursuit of progress and advancement, there is nothing that we cannot overcome if we have a consensus on how to move our state forward. What we need is what I call a unity template, with which to overcome our challenges.”
He said his second term we will focus on improving education, healthcare, provision of social security and safety nets, job creation as well as caring for the vulnerable and the disadvantaged in the state.
He added “We will exploit agriculture and natural resources, strengthen public service, public finance and public revenue among others.”
He however commended President Muhammadu Buhari, represented by the Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, at the event for upholding the constitution and allowing the will of the people to prevail.
