Obaseki Says Greedy Politicians Will Not Derail His Plans

Godwin Obaseki has vowed that his mandate of building a society that caters to the collective needs for the greatest number of people in Edo State will not be rubbished by the alleged avarice of a few greedy politicians in the state.

Obaseki, in his New Year Message, said in the face of the political challenges promoted by a few individuals who he said are intent on derailing the developmental strides of his administration, he will in 2020, consolidate on his reforms, policies and programmes for the collective good of Edo people.

He said “Despite the provocation and hostility from quarters who should be interested and support the progress of our dear state, I solemnly pledge to uphold the people’s trust and continue to stand for our collective interest. As mortals, we will come, play our part and leave, but Edo will remain. My goal at the expiration of my tenure is that Edo State would have been propelled to the league of the best and most efficient sub-national entities not just in Nigeria, but in Africa.

“I want to specially thank Edo people for the confidence and encouragement, which you continue to show us as a government, in the face of the political challenges promoted by a few individuals who are intent on derailing the developmental strides we have fought to build in the last three years because they no longer benefit from the new order, which now requires more accountability and transparency in the utilization of public resources.”

The governor specifically announced the commencement of the new minimum wage with effect from the first day of the New Year.

“As a government, our workers welfare is priority. That is why payment of salaries and pensions is non-negotiable. Our goal is to have the best motivated and trained public servants in Nigeria. Consequently, as I promised last year, Edo State will implement the new minimum wage with effect from January 1, 2020.”

Governor Obaseki, describing 2020 as another election year in the state, said he will ensure that there is peace and security during the contestation, adding,  “As part of our program to ensure sustainable security, we have also earmarked N2bn for the State’s Security Trust Fund,  which will also raise funds from businesses and citizens to bolster our ability to protect and secure you more effectively.”

The governor said that his priority as governor in 2020 will be on policies and programmmes, which will enhance the wellbeing of majority of citizens by creating the enabling environment and building the necessary social and physical infrastructure for the people to achieve their aspirations.

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