Eedris Abdulkareem in Edo, lauds Okpebholo on infrastructure, roads
By Ozioruva Aliu
NIGERIAN maverick musician and entertainer, Eedris Abdulkareem, on Monday visited Edo State, where he accompanied the governor on the inspection of some projects in Edo Central Senatorial District, lauding him for trying to make the state a reference point in the country.
A statement by Okpebholo’s Chief Press Secretary, Dr. Patrick Ebojele, quoted the entertainer as saying he came personally to see things for himself to confirm what he had been reading in the media.
He said, “I came to see for myself if Edo is truly working, and I must say the governor has done a lot. I have gone round and seen several projects. In the next one or two years, the achievements will be even more evident.”
The artiste also encouraged Edo indigenes, particularly those in the diaspora, to return home and witness the developments firsthand.
On his part, Governor Okpebholo reaffirmed his commitment to improving the state, declaring that his ultimate goal is to leave Edo better than he met it.
The governor said his administration remains focused on delivering tangible development in infrastructure, education and healthcare, driven by increased federal allocations under President Bola Tinubu.
Okpebholo said, “Eedris, thank you for coming to Edo State. When I say we will deliver 2.5 million votes for President Tinubu, people doubt it. But today, you have seen for yourself how people are coming out because of what we are doing.”
According to him, the state government is making effective use of federal allocations to deliver critical infrastructure, including roads, schools, and healthcare facilities, noting that such projects are essential to improving the quality of life for Edo residents.
“These roads are in Edo State. We must work for Edo people. You have gone round schools, roads, hospitals. These are the things our people want to see, and that is exactly what we are doing,” he added.
Also speaking, Edo State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Prince Kassim Afegbua, described the governor as a people-oriented leader with listening ears, highlighting instances of swift government response to public concerns.
He noted that the scale and quality of ongoing projects across the state demonstrate the administration’s commitment to development, adding that more progress would be recorded as the inspection moves to Edo South.
