Expectations are high as governor-elect, Godwin Obaseki, moves into the Dennis Osadebey Avenue location of Edo State’s Government House. Shortly after he was declared the winner of the September 28, 2016, Edo State governorship election, Obaseki, in his address to the press, “pledged to work tirelessly for the good of all Edo people, irrespective of gender, social status, ethnicity, religion or political affiliations.”

By this remark, he had clearly demonstrated that he was not going to be governor of just a section of the society but for all Edo people. And on this score, there are several tasks before him as he prepares to take the oath of office come November 12, 2016.

Minimise wastage in government

At a thanksgiving ceremony held at the St Peters Anglican Church, Benin Diocese, the presiding priest, Venerable Osaro Igbinosa, urged the governor-elect and deputy Hon. Philip Shaibu, to work hard to fulfill his electoral promises and minimise wastage in government when his government is formally inaugurated.

Igbinosa said the prevailing economic recession in the country is a cloud with a silver lining if only the led and the leaders were courageous enough to take tough decisions.

“This is not the time to waste the wealth of the state in this time of recession. There are some states in this country that cannot even pay full salaries…

“You (Obaseki) should work more than Governor Oshiomhole. He believes you have the integrity and that you (Obaseki) will not steal the money belonging to Edo State.

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