The Deputy Governor of Edo State, Dennis Idahosa, has said that the welfare of workers and the security of lives and properties of rural dwellers are of utmost priority to Governor Monday Okpebholo.
He stated his on Monday in Okada, the administrative headquarters of Ovia North-East LGA, while laying the foundation of a 1000-capacity Council hall and security patrol vehicles donated to security agents in the area.
Idahosa commended the quality of leadership being provided in the council area by the chairman, Igbinake Omoruyi.
He said coming up with quality projects within four months in office was an indication of commitment of the Council boss to providing good governance in Ovia North-East.
He noted that Omoruyi did not only make him proud, but had also not failed his people as the son of the soil.
Commenting on the Council hall, Idahosa noted that it would be of benefit to the Council workers’ welfare, even as he noted that the security vehicles would further boost security in the area.
“We knew the kind of person we were giving leadership to in Ovia North-East as well as knowing he was going to work in line with the vision of this administration.
“We were certain he was going to give good leadership. We are seeing the dividends of democracy in Ovia North-East,” he stated.
Earlier in his remark, the Chairman of the Council, Omoruyi, commended Okpebholo for giving him the free hand to carry out his official duties.
