A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP), in Edo State and a philanthropist, Mr Kenneth Imasuangbon, has called on the people of Edo State to continue to cooperate and support the PDP-led administration of Governor Godwin Obaseki for sustainable growth and development.
Imasuangbon, popularly known as “Rice Man”, said the state had led in all indices of development ahead of other states that were also created in 1991.
Making the appeal in a statement he issued in Benin, on Friday, to mark the 30th anniversary of the creation of the state, the business mogul cum politician congratulated Governor Obaseki, the Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II and the people of the state on the epoch-making ceremony of the celebration of the thirtieth anniversary of the creation of the state from the erstwhile Bendel State.
“Within the thirty years of its creation, Edo State has continued to chart a course of excellence and progress in all endeavours. We can only give thanks to the chain of administrators and policymakers who have been at the helm of affairs of the acclaimed Heart Beat State within this period.
“My prayer is that the numerous gains achieved by the state within this thirty years period will be worthy of emulation in the years ahead even as bigger achievements are being earmarked,” Imasuagbon prayed.
He particularly commended Governor Obaseki for contributing immensely to the developmental strides of the state and urged the people of the state to keep abreast of the giant strides in the state, while hoping that more would be in the offering,
“This year’s anniversary calls for strong togetherness if we must overcome insecurity and poverty threatening our unity as a nation.
“Under Obaseki we have seen purposeful leadership which must be encouraged by all well-meaning citizens of the state.
“Therefore, I want to appeal to all irrespective of our political differences to join hands with the governor to consolidate his outstanding first-term achievements. The success of Obaseki is the success of Edo people,” Imasuagbon submitted.
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