Senator Monday Okpebholo has been Inaugurated as the sixth democratic Governor Of Edo State by the Chief Judge, Justice Daniel Okungbowa.
Patience Osarogiuwa reports that his deputy Dennis Idahosa, also a member representing the Ovia Federal Constituency, was inaugurated at the well-attended ceremony.
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The Chief Judge of Edo State, Justice Daniel Okungbowa, administered the oath to signal the beginning of Senator Monday Okpebholo as governor of the state and subsequently presented his copies of the signed oath.
The governor thereafter rode in a motorcade to inspect a guard of honour as part of the Inauguration activities.
In his inaugural speech, Senator Monday Okpebholo described his emergence as a triumph for democracy.
He promised not to betray the people’s confidence, assuring that citizens’ welfare, as highlighted in his manifesto, would be his top priority.
He, however, highlighted security and value-driven education as his areas of priority.
He assured that he would address the road infrastructure and would immediately commence work on some major roads.
He also assured of a partnership with the government and private sector in a bid to support small businesses and market women with soft loans.
In his remarks, President Bola Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kassim Shetima, said the election of Monday Okpebholo and his deputy was in good fate as it will bring development to the state.
The event had in attendance the Vice President of Nigeria, the Senate President represented by Senator Jibrin Barau, Governors from different states, a Senator Representing Edo South Adams Oshiomhole, serving and former legislators, and traditional rulers from different parts of the state.
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