By Ozioruva Aliu

BENIN CITY – THE Deputy Governor of Edo State, Rt Hon Dennis Idahosa, has assured that the Sen Monday Okoebholo-led administration was irrevocably committed to upholding the principle of justice, fairness and equity in the dispensation of democratic dividends across the state without segregation.

Idahosa gave the assurance when he hosted members of the Association of All Non-indigenous groups in Edo State, also known as Coalition of Ethnic Nationalities

The deputy governor added that the administration would address the neglect of some communities in the execution of projects by the previous administration.

A statement by Idahosa Chief Press Secretary, Friday Aghedo quoted the deputy governor as saying that “Let me reiterate that the neglect suffered by some persons, groups, and communities by the previous administration as a result of being members of All Progressives Congress (APC) will be addressed.

“All parts of the state will be made to.feel the impact of government, no one will be left behind as a result of political affiliation,” he stated.

Idahosa said the coming together of the various ethnic groups to form the Coalition of Ethnic Nationalities was a testament of their firm belief in the corporate existence of the country and state of residence.

“We have keyed into the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led administration’s focus to build a united and peaceful Nigeria,” he stated.

The deputy governor commended the efforts of the non-indigenes to integrate themselves to the culture and traditions of the people of Edo State.

He further noted the contribution and support they gave Governor Okpebholo during the campaign.

The state coordinator of the Coalition, Engr. Monday Omashola, said their visit was to felicitate with the deputy governor and his principal, Governor Okpebholo, following their inauguration.

Engr Omashola noted that the coalition was duly registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission with 17,235 members spread across the three senatorial districts of the state.

He said that the non-indigenes were contributing meaningfully to the advancement of socio economic growth of the state.