Residents applaud Edo State’s low debt profile, gov’s prudence
Obaseki. Photo/facebook/godwinobasekiofficial
Edo residents and stakeholders have applauded the state Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, for prudently managing state’s resources and judiciously deploying funds accruing to the state for projects that improve the livelihood of the people.
The residents, who spoke with journalists in Benin City, said government’s reforms have continued to yield gains with the state not listed among top ten most indebted states in Nigeria.
Their comments are contained in a statement by Special Assistant to the state governor on Media Projects, Crusoe Osagie. The comments followed recent report by Debt Management Office (DMO), which listed Lagos, Ogun, Rivers and Akwa Ibom states as the most indebted states in the country.
Speaking on behalf of civil society organisations in the state, the convener of Esan Agenda, a pro-development group, Akhere Obozele, said the governor brought the best of probity, accountability and transparency in the fiscal policy management of the state.
“All thanks to the governor; today, Edo is no longer on the list of 10 most indebted states in Nigeria. He has continued to deploy his astute financial management skills in the administration of the state. The years of borrowing to fund politics and politicians are over in Edo. The governor has pursued a holistic approach to ensure the inflow of investments and boost internally generated revenue.”
A resident, Imade Asien, said the governor had continued to keep to his promise of efficiently and judiciously utilising state’s resources to pursue impactful and life-changing projects, placing the state on the path of sustainable development and growth.
“We must continue to commend our governor for his impressive and pragmatic approach to governance, ensuring the execution of reforms and projects to improve the livelihoods of Edo people and engender economic development.”
Also, James Amadasun, a trader in the Benin metropolis, noted: “The governor is keen on his vision of making Edo State the best sub-national in Africa to live and prosper by 2050 and we reassure you of our unalloyed support towards your government’s goal of repositioning Edo State to become a very vibrant and progressive sub-national government.”
