PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has promised to appoint outgoing Edo State governor Adams Oshiomole into a prominent position when he leaves office over the next few months saying he has done a good job of steering the state over the last eight years.
Later this month, Governor Oshiomole will stand down as governor having served the mandatory two terms over eight years. Godwin Obaseki of the All Progressives Congress (APC) was elected as the governor-elect and is due to be sworn-in later on this month when Governor Oshiomole leaves.
Yesterday, President Buhari was in the Edo State capital Benin City where he praised Governor Oshiomole, assuring he would find him an important national assignment when he leaves office. President Buhari spoke at the palace of the new Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, shortly before he embarked on the commissioning of several projects across the state.
President Buhari said: “It will be a pity to waste his energy by him retiring, so I hope there will be a higher assignments for him to do more for the nation. I congratulate the governor for his hard work as Oshiomole is a hard working governor and we will need his services in Abuja.
"You have served two terms and you are about to leave but you deserve a place in history. I hope the APC will look for a place for you because your service for the country is far from over."
In addition, President Buhari also congratulated the Oba of Benin for successfully ascending the throne of his ancestors and extended the support of the federal government to him in his bid to improve the lives of Edo people. In his speech, the oba expressed delight over the president’s visit, noting that it was the first since his recent coronation.
"We believe this is a sign of better things to come. I appreciate your contribution to my coronation,’’ Oba Ewuare II said.
He commended the president for appointing Edo indigenes into positions in government and appealed for the establishment of an export and import processing zone for agro-allied industries in the state. Oba Ewuare said the venture would stimulate the nation’s economy and create jobs
After paying homage to the Oba, President Buhari who is on two-day working visit to the state, inaugurated the renovated Central Hospital in Benin. The medical facility which was established in 1902, was rebuilt by the state government under Governor Oshiomole.
At the event, President Buhari praised the state-of-the art facility rebuilt by the governor, noting that he had the choice of using the available money for his comfort by building a new government house but he opted for a hospital to help the people. President Buhari also inaugurated the Upper Siluko Road in Benin City, which he described as no ordinary type of road.
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