APC chieftain hails Okpebholo’s infrastructure projects

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An APC chieftain, Julius Olele, has praised Governor Monday Okpebholo’s achievements in infrastructure, security, and public confidence ahead of his second Read More:…

An All Progressives Congress chieftain in Edo State, Julius Olele, has identified improved security, infrastructure development and the restoration of public confidence as major achievements of Governor Monday Okpebholo’s administration ahead of its second anniversary on Wednesday.

Olele, a member of the APC Presidential Campaign Council in Edo State, said the governor had demonstrated commitment to addressing the challenges confronting residents through investments in road construction, stronger collaboration with security agencies and closer monitoring of government projects.

Okpebholo will mark two years in office on Thursday, November 12, having been sworn in as governor alongside his deputy, Dennis Idahosa, on November 12, 2024.

Speaking in an interview with The PUNCH ahead of the anniversary, Olele said the administration had made security a priority following concerns over kidnapping, cult-related violence and other criminal activities that had affected residents, businesses and movement across the state.

He said the governor had strengthened collaboration with security agencies and introduced community-based security initiatives, adding that the measures demonstrated the government’s determination to make Edo safer.

“Before this administration came into office, kidnapping, cult-related violence and other criminal activities had become major concerns for residents. These problems affected businesses, restricted movement and discouraged many Edo indigenes in the diaspora from returning home.

“Governor Monday Okpebholo has made security a major priority through stronger collaboration with security agencies, community-based security initiatives and tougher measures against criminal activities.

“While security remains an ongoing responsibility, there is a renewed determination to make Edo safer for everyone,” he said.

On infrastructure, the APC chieftain commended the administration’s road construction and rehabilitation projects across the state, particularly the Ramat…

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