SAN FRANCISCO, November 09, (THEWILL) – The Edo State Executive Council has held a valedictory session in Benin as it prepares to hand over to new government on Saturday.
Edo Governor, Adams Oshiomhole, who presided over the session appreciated the council members for their selfless service to the people of the state saying he was convinced that the council did and gave it best for the people as there were evidences that the members were the least paid in the country but worked the hardest.
He stressed that the development in the state was as a result of the collective industry and commitment of all.
The Governor, who became very emotional and shed tears, saying he regretted the death of his wife, Clara, and lamented the death of his Principal Private Secretary, Olaitan Oyerinde, in 2012.
He said his late wife was irreplaceable as she was the only woman who agreed to marry him when he was anonymous describing her as a counsellor and the person who thought him to pray, adding that she was with him in 2008 during his swearing in, but sadly won’t be around when he hands over to a new administration.
He urged the council to take a solemn moment to pray for the continued repose of their souls.
The Council members also took turn to express their experiences in working with the Governor.
Osarodion Ogie, Commissioner for Works, said he was a pioneer student of what he called Oshiomhole’s school of governance saying he learnt courage and being positive from the governor.
Henry Idahagbon, Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice described the governor as a pacesetter, path finder and a beacon of development adding that it was difficult to work with him because “he is a perfectionist.”
John Inegbedion, Commissioner for Finance described the Governor as God sent to the state adding that the situation on ground when the administration assumed office eight ago financially could not support what was on ground today.
Story by Oputah David.
