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Edo 2020: Desmond Elliot, Others Storm Benin, Organise Mega Summit For Ize-Iyamu

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4 years ago

September 7, 2020

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In support for the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, leaders of various non-governmental organisations, civil society organisations, faith-based organisations, among others, boosted APC campaign on Sunday, by organising a mega summit in Benin City.

The summit, chaired by Professor Julius Ihonvbere, was attended by distinguished dignitaries, NGOs, CSOs and bodies of the APC Campaign Council.

Addressing the Committee, Ihonvbere said the campaign was a season to reflect and focus on strategies for good governance, while urging the committee to put all hands on deck towards winning the September 19 election.

Meanwhile, former House of Representatives member, Rt. Hon Rasaq Bello- Osagie, described the Committee as a ground-clearing for the APC gubernatorial candidate, Pastor Ize-Iyamu, adding that the current government’s only programme was ‘memorandum of understanding’.

He also described Pastor Ize-Iyamu as a man of God with vision and humility.

Also at the summit was Pastor Ize-Iyamu, who listed the pressing challenges of Edo State as security; education; lack of teachers and poor infrastructure; and youth mass unemployment.

Analysing his SIMPLE agenda, he expressed dismay at the present government’s failure to create the 200,000 jobs it promised, reasoning that overall, the most pressing Edo crisis was bad leadership.

He regretted that the Edo State central hospital, built by the Comrade Adams Oshiomole’s government, had been privatised by the present administration.

That step, he added, had nurtured an Edo apartheid system, of treating only rich patients and abandoning the poor ones; while the old hospital had been abandoned, and left in a dilapidated state with overgrown weeds.

In another development, Nollywood star and lawmaker at the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon Olusola Desmond Elliot, has called on the Edo people to vote for the All Progressive Congress (APC) in the state’s September 19 gubernatorial election.

His call came at the APC ward rally in Anegbette, Etsako Central local government area of the state.

He stated that APC was a party which fulfilled its promises and that for the reconstruction of their road and other amenities, the party could be trusted to deliver.

The lawmaker also expressed confidence that Edo State and people would be better for it, if they voted en masse for Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, the APC candidate, as their governor.

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We’ve Earmarked N1bn Naira Monthly To Feed Edo People – Obaseki

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May 5, 2024

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Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State, says his administration has earmarked nothing less than N1bn Naira monthly to feed vulnerable Christians in the state in the next three months.

This is as he said a similar programme has been mapped out for people in the Muslim faith in the state.

Obaseki disclosed this during the official flag-off of phase one of Edo State Food Support Programme also known as Christian Feeding Programme in Benin City.

The Governor, who said he was worried by the rising number of people who cannot afford a square meal in a day in the state, said he had to call Christian leaders in the state on how best to address the alarming situation.

Obaseki said in order not to make it look political, he decided not to involve political office holders, but Christian leaders in reaching out to vulnerable Christians in the state.

The Governor who added that the state government already had data of the vulnerable in the state database, said the means of reaching out to them maximally was the issue, hence using churches to reach out to them.

He said: “I was worried by the rising number of people who cannot afford a square meal in a day. So, I thought to myself how do we solve this problem. This is not politics I told myself.

“I then called the chairman of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and some of the blockheads to a meeting and explained to them what I intended to do. So, that’s how we put our heads together to come up with this programme.”

Obaseki added: “I told them this is the amount of money I will be giving you every month. I’ll give you a billionaire monthly for three months first. At least, Let us try this for the first three months.”

The governor said the programme was not just to feed the vulnerable, but also together more data about people in the state on how the government can create employment for them and how the government can render help where necessary.

Earlier, in his remarks, Chairman of the Organising Committee who also doubles as the Chairman, CAN,
Apostle Irekpono Omoike, while thanking the governor for the initiative, said 10kg of 60,000 bags of rice have been purchased for onward distribution to the three senatorial districts in the state.

According to him, 27,000 bags of the 10kg would be distributed to the seven local government areas in Edo South, 15 bags to Edo Central and 18 bags to Edo North.

Further giving the breakdown, Omoike said 3, 000 bags would be distributed to each local government across the 18 local government areas, summing upto 54,000 bags, while the remaining 6,000 bags would be distributed to churches not captured under CAN.

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Ex-Delta Gov, Ibori Mourns Passing Of Former Minister, Gbagi

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May 4, 2024

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Former governor of Delta State, Chief James Ibori has mourned the passing of former Minister of State for Education Chief Kenneth Gbagi.

Ibori, in his Facebook timeline wrote: “Olorogun Kenneth Gbagi. Abovwolovwolo. Atighoyowa. So long, May your soul rest in peace.”

Gbagi was the governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), in the last election in Delta State.

The renowned criminologist, industrialist and senior lawyer died Saturday, May 4th, 2024 at the age of 62.

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BREAKING: Former Minister Gbagi Is Dead

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May 4, 2024

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The governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), in the last election in Delta State, Olorogun Barr Kenneth Omemavwa Gbagi, is dead.

Gbagi, a former minister of Education and an industrialist died at the age of 62.

The Renowned Criminologist and senior lawyer died on Saturday, May 4th 2024.

A statement signed by his eldest son, Chief Emuoboh Gbagi on behalf of the Gbagi family, said: “It is with profound sadness but gratitude to God, that we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, husband, and brother, Olorogun (Barr.) Kenneth Omemavwa Gbagi, FNIM, OON; Former Minister of Education, who departed this life on the 4th of May 2024 at the age of 62.

“We take comfort in the fond memories of his life, his achievements, and the impact he made on the lives of countless individuals and communities.

“We kindly request your thoughts and prayers for our family during this challenging time of loss.

“May his soul rest in perfect peace”, the statement added.
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