FUL’s Pro-Chancellor, Ndoma-Egba, congratulates Okpebholo, Edo new governor

... Says better days ahead for Edolites

The Pro-Chancellor/Chairman Governing Council of Federal University of Lokoja (FUL) and a top chieftain of All Progressives Congress (APC) from Cross River State, Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba, has sent his heart-felt congratulations to Senator Monday Okpebholo on his inauguration as the new governor of Edo State.

Okpebholo of APC was on Tuesday sworn in as the fifth governor of Edo State since the current democratic dispensation commenced in 1999, after his triumph at the guber poll held about seven weeks ago.

His swearing-in put an end to the 8-year reign of Mr. Godwin Obaseki as Edo governor.

Ndoma-Egba, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and erstwhile Senate Majority Leader, rejoiced with the people of Edo State, while expressing confidence that Okpebholo will make history as their governor knowing his antecedents as a pragmatic leader and compassionate politician.

“I congratulate Senator Monday Okpebholo on his inauguration as the brand new governor of Edo State, wishing him and his deputy, Hon Dennis Idahosa, a very successful tenure in office.

“I equally rejoice with the entire people of Edo as I believe that Okpebholo’s inauguration as their governor has opened a new chapter and vista for progress in the state.

“Okpebholo, known as a public servant who has succeeded in building a good reputation for himself and philanthropist unwaveringly dedicated to serving humanity, I have no doubt in my mind that Edolites are in for better days under his watch and leadership,” Ndoma-Egba said in a statement.

The Chairman Advisory Board of Start-Rite Schools Abuja and former Chairman of Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), however, noted that Okpebholo as the new Captain of the state’s Ship, needs the full support of all and sundry in Edo to succeed in the actualization of his beautiful plans for the people as encapsulated in his 5-point agenda.

He urged the Edo new governor to operate an open-door policy and give a sense of belonging to all citizens in the state regardless of their religious, ethnic and political affiliations.