Group lauds Obaseki over approval of new Board for EDSOGPADEC

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By Isaac Eranga, Benin

A nationally registered nongovernmental organization- The Connected Advocacy, has commended the Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki for reconstituting the board of Edo State Oil and Gas Producing Areas Development Commission (EDSOGPADEC).

Speaking, the Executive Director of the NGO, Prince Israel Orekha, said the approval of the new board by Governor Obaseki, proves that he is a governor that listens to the yearnings of the people. Prince Israel Orekha urges Edo people to support Governor Obaseki in a bid to bringing development to their neigbhourhood, which is the essence of the EDSOGPADEC board.

"With the new board of EDSOGPADEC, I believe development in terms of social infrastructure, will now spread round the nooks and crannies of the State. This also will bring about the empowerment of more youths in the State", said the Connected Advocacy boss.

A statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) Osarodion Ogie Esq. on Monday, August 27, 2018, said the appointments are in line with the provisions in Section 3 (1) of the Law Establishing Edo State Oil and Gas Producing Areas Development Commission, 2007, and subject to confirmation by the Edo State House of Assembly.

The appointees are:  Mr. Kennedy Osifo – Chairman; Mrs. Omosede Obamwonyi – Representing Ovia North-East; Mr Osamwonyi Atu – Representing Orhionmwon; and Mr. Williams Dudu – Representing Ikpoba Okha.

Others are Mr Rilwanu Oshiomhole – Representing Edo North; Princess (Mrs) Iku Ewuare Aimiuwu – Representing Edo South and Mr Emmanuel Odigie- Representing Edo Central.

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