Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, says his administration has resolved to set aside special intervention fund that will be used for the development of infrastructure in Uhunmwode Local Government Area of the state.
Obaseki said this at an interactive session with indigenes and residents of Uhunmwode Local Government Area, at the council's headquarters in Ehor at the weekend, noting that the special fund will be expended in developing basic education, healthcare system, roads, and rural electrification.
He noted that the objectives of the master plan are to make the council area attractive for investors and assist the council's administration improve its Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) receipts to meet its financial obligations.
The governor assured the people that a security arrangement will be in place to protect life and property in the area, which will make the area more attractive to investors.
On road construction, Obaseki explained that a committee will be set-up at the ward level with members drawn from the community to include religious and political leaders.
The Enogie of Ehor, Chief David Igiehon, told the governor that Uhunmwode LGA has long suffered neglect and people in the area are desirous of development that will attract investors to the area.
L-R: Chief of Staff to the Edo State Governor, Chief Taiwo Akerele; Special Adviser to the Governor on Political Matters, Chief Osaro Idah; Governor Godwin Obaseki; Chairman, Edo State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Bar. Anselm Ojezua; and Secretary, Edo APC, Lawrence Okah, during the governor's interactive session with indigenes and residents of Uhunmwode Local Government Area, in Ehor, Edo State at the weekend.