From Tony Osauzo, Benin
Edo State Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa, has urged residents of the state to embrace unity, cooperation and shared responsibility in support of Governor Monday Okpebholo’s development agenda, stressing that sustainable growth can only be achieved when government and citizens work together.
He made the appeal yesterday at a thanksgiving service held in honour of the late mother of the Edo State Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Hon. Jerry Uwangue.
Speaking at the event, Idahosa commended the Uwangue family for choosing to honour their late matriarch with a thanksgiving service, describing the occasion as a befitting tribute to a woman whose life was marked by faith, sacrifice and selfless service.
He noted that beyond mourning loved ones, such occasions offer an opportunity for reflection on enduring values such as love, compassion, unity and peaceful coexistence.
The deputy governor enjoined Edo people to continue to rally behind the policies and programmes of the Okpebholo administration, emphasizing that meaningful development flourishes where there is mutual trust, collaboration and active citizen participation.
He pointed out that constructive engagement and collective responsibility, rather than unproductive criticism, are vital to achieving lasting progress, adding that every resident has a role to play in building a stronger and more prosperous Edo State.
Idahosa reaffirmed the commitment of the Governor Monday Okpebholo-led administration to delivering people-oriented policies and impactful projects aimed at improving the welfare and living standards of citizens across the state.
He also called on residents to remain steadfast in supporting government initiatives while offering prayers for the continued peace, stability and sustainable development of Edo State.
Special prayers were offered during the service for the bereaved family, the Edo State Government and the people of the state, with clerics praying for enduring peace, unity and prosperity.
The thanksgiving service drew government officials, political leaders, clerics, family members, friends and other well-wishers, who gathered to celebrate the life and legacy of the deceased.
(The Sun)