Edo government to develop tourism master plan and revitalize Ojirami Dam
The Edo state government said it has reached an agreement to revitalize the Ojirami Dam in the Akoko Edo local government area of the state to supply and supply drinking water to residents.
State Governor Godwin Obaseki made the revelation during the 25th anniversary of the coronation and birthday celebration of the Otaru of Igarra, Oba Emmanuel Adeche Saiki II, held Saturday in Igarra-Akoko-Edo Local Government Area.< /p>
Obaseki, who was represented by the Commissioner for Culture, Tourism and Diaspora Affairs, Mr. Bamidele Obaitan, said the government was developing a tourism master plan aimed at creating opportunities of employment for the population of the State.
He said Akoko-Edo Local Government Area is part of the Tourism Master Plan because of the huge tourist spots located in the council and North Edo in general.
"We are working on a tourism master plan to develop Edo's tourism potential.
“Akoko-Edo has huge tourism potential and the local government is part of our tourism master plan due to various tourist spots in the area.
"With the development of the local government's tourism potential, the region will bring more businesses and money to the people and the state in general," Obaseki said.
The governor has promised local government residents more health centers and more roads to boost the economic productivity of the council as part of his mega project.
Obaseki congratulated the Otaru of Igarra on his 25 years on the throne, adding that those years had been marked by a peaceful reign in Igarraland.
"I must congratulate you on your 25 years as Otaru of Igarra and your reign has rendered valuable service to the people of Igarra.
"As you mark your 25th coronation, may God grant you many more years on the throne," Obaseki said.
In his welcome speech, the Chairman of the Igarra Community, Mr. Tajudeen Alade said that Igarra was celebrating more than two decades of peaceful and successful reign on the Royal Throne of Otaru of Igarra.< /p>
"That is why with one voice, all the natives of the Igarra community pray that God, in his infinite mercy, continues to protect and guide him, to give him good health, long life , wisdom and zeal.
“We pray to God to bring into his realm greater unity, love, peace and grant him all the ingredients necessary for the development of his immediate realm,” he said.
>The community chairman also called on the state government to establish a processing or manufacturing industry to provide manufactured materials through the various solid minerals that abound in the local government area.
Earlier, the Otaru of Igarra thanked the state government and the people of the community for the support and cooperation over the past 25 years as the traditional ruler of the region.
>Adeche said his 25 years as supreme ruler of Igarra have brought significant development to the region.
"I am grateful to God and our ancestors for the protection and guidance given to me since September 20, 1997, when I was officially installed as the 21st Otaru of Igarra.< /p>
"Since my coronation as Otaru of Igarra and supreme ruler of the Igarra/Akoko clan, I have enjoyed the best cooperation and wise counsel from the state government, local area of Akoko -Edo, from the council of traditional rulers, palace chiefs, elders and all the people of the Igarra community.
“Their collective contributions have made the governance of the Royal Palace of Igarra peaceful,” he said.
The Otaru of Igarra has enjoined every native of Igarra to have a new heart that shows love and a new spirit that promotes unity in the community.
He also called on the state government to establish a higher institution in local government for more development in the council.
The highlight of the event was the confirmation of the title of Head of the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Benin, Professor Lilian Salami as Oganete of Igarra and Dr. Mariam Ibrahim, Deputy Director of Administration, Legal Aid Council of Nigeria as Otuonoguvo of Igarra
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The Edo state government said it has reached an agreement to revitalize the Ojirami Dam in the Akoko Edo local government area of the state to supply and supply drinking water to residents.
State Governor Godwin Obaseki made the revelation during the 25th anniversary of the coronation and birthday celebration of the Otaru of Igarra, Oba Emmanuel Adeche Saiki II, held Saturday in Igarra-Akoko-Edo Local Government Area.< /p>
Obaseki, who was represented by the Commissioner for Culture, Tourism and Diaspora Affairs, Mr. Bamidele Obaitan, said the government was developing a tourism master plan aimed at creating opportunities of employment for the population of the State.
He said Akoko-Edo Local Government Area is part of the Tourism Master Plan because of the huge tourist spots located in the council and North Edo in general.
"We are working on a tourism master plan to develop Edo's tourism potential.
“Akoko-Edo has huge tourism potential and the local government is part of our tourism master plan due to various tourist spots in the area.
"With the development of the local government's tourism potential, the region will bring more businesses and money to the people and the state in general," Obaseki said.
The governor has promised local government residents more health centers and more roads to boost the economic productivity of the council as part of his mega project.
Obaseki congratulated the Otaru of Igarra on his 25 years on the throne, adding that those years had been marked by a peaceful reign in Igarraland.
"I must congratulate you on your 25 years as Otaru of Igarra and your reign has rendered valuable service to the people of Igarra.
"As you mark your 25th coronation, may God grant you many more years on the throne," Obaseki said.
In his welcome speech, the Chairman of the Igarra Community, Mr. Tajudeen Alade said that Igarra was celebrating more than two decades of peaceful and successful reign on the Royal Throne of Otaru of Igarra.< /p>
"That is why with one voice, all the natives of the Igarra community pray that God, in his infinite mercy, continues to protect and guide him, to give him good health, long life , wisdom and zeal.
“We pray to God to bring into his realm greater unity, love, peace and grant him all the ingredients necessary for the development of his immediate realm,” he said.
>The community chairman also called on the state government to establish a processing or manufacturing industry to provide manufactured materials through the various solid minerals that abound in the local government area.
Earlier, the Otaru of Igarra thanked the state government and the people of the community for the support and cooperation over the past 25 years as the traditional ruler of the region.
>Adeche said his 25 years as supreme ruler of Igarra have brought significant development to the region.
"I am grateful to God and our ancestors for the protection and guidance given to me since September 20, 1997, when I was officially installed as the 21st Otaru of Igarra.< /p>
"Since my coronation as Otaru of Igarra and supreme ruler of the Igarra/Akoko clan, I have enjoyed the best cooperation and wise counsel from the state government, local area of Akoko -Edo, from the council of traditional rulers, palace chiefs, elders and all the people of the Igarra community.
“Their collective contributions have made the governance of the Royal Palace of Igarra peaceful,” he said.
The Otaru of Igarra has enjoined every native of Igarra to have a new heart that shows love and a new spirit that promotes unity in the community.
He also called on the state government to establish a higher institution in local government for more development in the council.
The highlight of the event was the confirmation of the title of Head of the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Benin, Professor Lilian Salami as Oganete of Igarra and Dr. Mariam Ibrahim, Deputy Director of Administration, Legal Aid Council of Nigeria as Otuonoguvo of Igarra
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