President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured the people of Edo State of continued Federal Government support in infrastructure, healthcare, energy, agriculture, entrepreneurship and security.
The President gave the assurance through Vice-President Kashim Shettima, who represented him at the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential rally held at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City.
The rally also coincided with the second anniversary celebration of Governor Monday Okpebholo’s administration.
Speaking at the event, Shettima reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to its agreement with the people of Edo State, stressing that the state remained critical to Nigeria’s infrastructure development plans.
He said the Tinubu administration had not abandoned its promise to carry Edo State along in efforts to bridge the country’s infrastructure deficit.
“We have come to assure you that you can count on us too. When we came to you four years ago, we said we could not address our nation’s infrastructure deficit without carrying Edo State along. We have not abandoned that agreement,” the Vice-President stated.
Shettima disclosed that construction work had commenced on the dualisation of roads leading to Ekpoma, Auchi and Okpella, as well as the Benin-Agbor-Sapele Road.
He added that the Federal Government remained committed to expanding road infrastructure and supporting other critical sectors of the state’s economy.
The Vice-President also highlighted federal interventions in healthcare, energy, entrepreneurship, agriculture and security, noting that the government was working to ensure improved living conditions for residents.
He further referenced ongoing efforts towards the return of Benin artefacts and the transfer of ownership of the Benin treasures to Nigeria.
Shettima commended Governor Okpebholo for his performance in office, declaring that the governor had made the APC proud through his administration’s activities.
He also noted that President Tinubu held the Edo governor in high regard and remained committed to supporting his administration in delivering democratic dividends to the people.
In his remarks, Governor Okpebholo pledged that Edo State would deliver massive support for President Tinubu in the January 2027 political contest, citing the President’s contributions to the development of the state.
“In Edo State, we are ready to deliver come January 2027. The President has done so much for Edo people. Today, we don’t owe salaries. We don’t owe pensioners. Construction work is going on everywhere,” the governor said.
Okpebholo maintained that the ongoing construction projects across the state reflected his administration’s commitment to infrastructure development, workers’ welfare and improved living conditions.
Also speaking, former Edo State Governor and Senator representing Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole, congratulated Okpebholo on completing two years in office and praised his efforts towards advancing the development of the state.
The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, and Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum and Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma, were also among the dignitaries who addressed the gathering.
The rally attracted top government officials, APC national and state leaders, political stakeholders and residents of Edo State.
The event also provided an opportunity for APC leaders and supporters to reaffirm their commitment to securing 2.5 million votes for President Tinubu’s re-election bid in the 2027 presidential election.
The assurances come as the APC intensifies its political mobilisation and consolidates support ahead of the 2027 general elections.
