BENIN—THE Benin Monarch, Omo N’Oba Erediauwa has lauded Edo State Governor, Mr Adams Oshiomhole for the “massive social and economic development” of the state.

Similarly, Nigeria’s Ambassador to Italy, Prince Eheneden Erediauwa, described the transformation taking place in Benin City and other parts of the state as unprecedented.

The Benin Monarch and the Ambassador spoke at the Edo Leadership Assembly’s Annual Convention held in Atlanta, Georgia, last week.

Represented on the occasion by the Enogie of Obazuwa, Prince Edun Akenzua, Oba Erediauwa said the summit came at an auspicious time “because the present government of Mr Oshiomhole had embarked on massive social and economic development of Edo State.

“We therefore urge you all to join hands with the Oshiomhole administration in transforming education, agriculture and healthcare systems in our state to a level much higher than where we are now.”

On his part, Prince Eheneden Erediauwa observed that “two years ago, President Obama was elected President of the United States of America, the first African-American to be so elected. The whole world commended the people of America for the change in their political horizon and the concept of change brought by Obama to the White House.

“On the other side of the globe, in sub-Saharan Africa, in Edo State, Nigeria, change is also taking place. The infrastructure and political horizon is being systematically transformed. The transformation I have seen within this short period in Benin City, as many other people would have observed, is unprecedented.

“In my capacity as Grand Patron of Edo Leadership Assembly, I wish on behalf of Edo people at home and in the Diaspora, to commend His Excellency, Governor Oshiomhole, for the hope for a brighter future he has offered the people of Edo State.”

The Ancient Kingdom of Benin is fast catching up with other modern metropolises such as Abuja”.
“The Governor has already set a standard and is blazing a trail for other governors to follow. But there is still a lot to be done on infrastructure development and the political reorientation, in the right direction of “one man one vote”.