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Akoko-Edo Grassroots Mobilizer, Samuel Bello Congratulates Edo Governor-Elect, Urges Focus on Development
In a heartwarming gesture of support and optimism, Comrade Samuel Bello, a Chieftain of the All Progressive Congress and Grassroot Mobilizer in Akoko-Edo, Edo state and Assistant Director, Special Duties in the Edo State Campaign Organization, extended his congratulations to Senator Monday Okpebholo and Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa on their election as Governor and Deputy Governor of Edo State, respectively.
In a statement released on Wednesday, Comrade Bello expressed his gratitude to the people of Edo State for choosing “light over darkness” and voiced his confidence that the incoming administration would bring about tangible development for the state. He emphasized the importance of delivering visible infrastructure projects, as opposed to mere Memorandums of Understanding(MoUs), to truly uplift the lives of the Edo people.
Comrade Bello urged Senator Okpebholo to steer clear of divisive politics and instead focus on being a governor who prioritizes the needs of the people. He outlined key areas for the governor-elect to concentrate on, including driving economic growth and development through strategic initiatives such as investing in infrastructure, creating job opportunities, and fostering public-private partnerships.
The Grassroots Mobilizer highlighted the significance of governance and accountability in ensuring the success of the new administration. He stressed the importance of transparency, open governance, and community engagement as essential pillars for building trust and fostering collaboration between the government and its citizens.
As Edo State prepares for a new chapter under the leadership of Senator Monday Okpebholo, Comrade Samuel Bello’s words serve as a beacon of hope and a call to action for a future marked by progress, prosperity, and unity.
The stage is set for the Governor-elect to transform promises into reality, and the people of Edo State eagerly anticipate the positive changes that lie ahead under his leadership.
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Musawa Seeks Broader Significance for June 12
Joel Ajayi
The Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, Esq., says June 12 must be remembered as a sacrifice that gave Nigerians democracy, beyond its status as a public holiday.
In a statement signed on Saturday by the Senior Assistant Media & Publicity to the Honourable Minister,Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy Dr Nneka Ikem Anibeze Ph.D in Abuja.
Musawa stated this at the national premiere of “MKO”, a film on Chief Moshood Abiola, held at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts, Lagos, to mark Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary.
She said 33 years after June 12, 1993, many young Nigerians know it only as a holiday, but the film turns it back into memory.
“For too many young Nigerians, June 12 is simply a public holiday. This film tells them that our democracy did not arrive by chance. It was fought for. It was defended. It was paid for. This documentary is in honour of the heroes of June 12, the men and women who gave their lives for the mandate of June 12, 1993 and for the democracy Nigeria enjoys today,” the Minister said.
Musawa hailed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Chief Host, for his participation in the June 12 struggle and paying the price in exile, adding that Nigeria’s creative industry will keep telling the story of its democracy with courage.
“Through film and the creative economy, Nigeria will preserve its history. A nation that forgets its past loses its way to the future. Nigeria has a story and our story deserves to be told,” she said.
Earlier, the director of the investigative documentary, Ose Oyamendan, said the film was in honour and memory of heroes who fought for Nigeria’s democracy.
“There was Hope ’93 and now there is Renewed Hope. There was a man who sacrificed his life so we may have democracy and there is a man who almost lost his life fighting for democracy who is now helping build a lasting democracy.
“There was a great man called Bashorun MKO Abiola and there is now another great man called Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Democrats. Nationalists. Nation builders. Leaders of men and women. We must never forget our story. We must always honour and remember our heroes,” Oyamendan said.
Top government officials including President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the wife of the President Senator Oluremi Tinubu; Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas, Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, Chief of Staff to the President Rt. Femi Gbajabiamila, state Governors, members of the National Assembly, Ministers and other distinguished dignitaries attended the premiere.
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