By Simon Ebegbulem  B/City
THE Edo state government has awarded a contract for the electrification of 33 communities in Uhunmwode Local Government Council of the state.

Governor Adams Oshiomhole who disclosed this during a rally in Ehor, said the project is expected to be completed by December this year.

However, the governor regretted that the water bore-hole constructed in the area was not functioning contrary to the information available to him and assured that government will direct the State Rapid Response Agency to drill more boreholes in the communities.

While urging the people of the area to be vigilant ahead the forthcoming governorship election, Oshiomhole assured that his second coming in office will bring more development to the people. Also speaking at the rally, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Political Matters and leader of the party in the area, Charles Idahosa, described Oshiomhole as God  sent to the people of the area and stressed the need for the people to vote wisely despite their political affiliations.

Meanwhile, in appreciation of his good works, Royal fathers of Avianwu, South Uneme and Ekperi Kingdoms in Etsako Central Local Government area, yesterday, bestowed a chieftaincy title of Oshiozokhai of Etsako Central on Governor Adams Oshiomhole.

Speaking on the occasion, the Ogieavianwu of Avianwu, His Royal Highness, Joseph Etu said “what you have done in the local government area has never been seen before.”The chieftaincy title on the Governor is coming on the heels of another title of Adolor of Esanland bestowed on the Governor by twenty-three royal fathers in Esanland.

According to Olota of South Uneme, HRH Gym Ugbodaga, “we thought it is wise that there is need for us to appreciate you.  Almighty Allah chose you, you did not choose yourself. Without Almighty Allah choosing you nobody would have been able to choose you. He is going to protect you and guide you anytime, anywhere”.He declared “we are in support of your re-election b id and we will give you our total support”.

Also at the palace of the Okumagbe of Weppa Wanno, His Royal Highness, Dr. George Egabor said the governor has done well and has brought new meaning to governance.

According to him, “everybody can see what you have done.  In the past we have been made to believe that government cannot work.  That certain projects cannot be executed.  We have all seen what the state government has done in the area of infrastructural development in the area”.