…As Edo beats other Niger Delta states in long-term devt. Planning

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has advocated for the judicious use of resources in the South-south region to drive socioeconomic development, lamenting that there was little to show that the region is the most funded in Nigeria.

He said the state is on a path to changing this narrative with an articulate long-term development framework that provides a sustainable pathway to economic progress.

The governor made the submission when executives of the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) presented him with an award for winning the 7th Niger Delta Development Forum (NDDF) competition, at the Government House, in Benin City.

He said part of the challenges faced by the South-south is defining well-articulated and implementable development agenda, adding, “A lot has been done in the region over the years but they have not translated to meaningful development to benefit our people, as the region remains one of the least developed in the country when you review what we earn as a region.”

The governor attributed the failure of development to lack of planning and insisted that the right things should be done.

He noted that without a well-thought out physical, economic, and social development master plans that are implementable, it will be difficult for Edo State to get out of its developmental problems.

“I want to assure you that Edo is investing a lot in planning to change the narrative of the state,” he said.

According to him, the challenge with governments today is the inability to get things done.

“As a government, we are going to put in place systems, processes, and procedures to ensure that public officers, members of the public, Civil Society Organisations will understand what to do, how to do it and when to do it. This will enable us get to our destination,” he added.

Obaseki explained that his administration’s development blueprint is built on six key pillars namely; reforms of government institutions, education, economic revolution, environmental sustainability and tourism.

The Partnership and Engagement Manager for PIND, Chime Asonye, said they were at the Edo State Government House to present the state with an award won at the 7th NDDF.

Asonye said Edo is the state with the best Governance Framework on long term planning in the Niger Delta region, adding, “Edo State put together a presentation on the journey of the state so far. She won and PIND Foundation is to support Edo State Government on this in putting together a long development plan.”

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Akwaibom, Rivers and Edo state are trying. The rest.....

Very true, bayelsa, delta and river state comes to mind.

It's only Edo and akwa ibom trying.

Southerners should sit up, by 2030 we'll start deporting those Muslims northerners

amaniro:
Akwaibom, Rivers and Edo state are trying. The rest.....

river state how?

The politicians over there are selfish

Binikingdowm:
river state how?

If rivers economy was bad it wouldn't still be the 2nd richest state in Nigeria. The state is currently battling Political instability.

Oyimeoyimemua:
The politicians over there are selfish

Oil money actually makes one greedy.

amaniro:



If rivers economy was bad it wouldn't still be the 2nd richest state in Nigeria. The state is currently battling Political instability.

forget about economy, Lagos state has huge igr but still useless

true.development isbsuppose to be going on in those states.We pay directly to your chinese suppliers with wechat or alipay.n

amaniro:



Oil money actually makes one greedy.

The "oil money "should even be the reason why development should be more on that side.

Binikingdowm:
forget about economy, Lagos state has huge igr but still useless

Forget Lagos. Lagos is overrated.

People really need to wake up from their slumbers. It is high time we hold our leaders responsible. More like they do nothing with the funds they received.. Lagos , Ogun, Rivers and Delta precisely

Instead of the vermins in the south south and east to hold their leader accountable, they will keep having nightmares over Tinubu. Keep electing PDP and expect development in your region. Clowns

Please talk about Edo and Benin not other regions.

bfd

The problem is from the greedy leaders who pervert the money meant for community and state development for their selfish needs.
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if you guys can adjust your leadership method maybe and maybe things will augur well for the SS!

Obaseki is working

Show a broda some love. Is my birthday.

Lies. North central is the most underdeveloped region, and the least funded.

God will make a way

Tinubu evil man gulping all the south south funds.
He will soon meet his Waterloo

How exactly is Edo trying? What development is going on over there?

He is a governor and should play his part too

Binikingdowm:
Very true, bayelsa, delta and river state comes to mind.

It's only Edo and akwa ibom trying.

Southerners should sit up, by 2030 we'll start deporting those Muslims northerners

Are Northern Moslems the problem? You're your own problem

It is a pity.

Bad governance!

amaniro:



If rivers economy was bad it wouldn't still be the 2nd richest state in Nigeria. The state is currently battling Political instability.

thats because of the allocation from the federal govt but those funds does not translate to physical infrastructural development in the state. Rivers state is just like every other state that are receiving lesser allocation

Don't lament bro ask Oshio the humanape crossbreed to explain because instead for him to be looking for way the federal govt will better his state and his region he is busy rigging election everywhere carrying the wizard broom around with nothing to show for it.

Obaseki I like you but I hate your party with passion.

bayelsa state is the worst. nothing is going on in that state. even to pay workers salary is a problem. infrastructural development is zero.

What did Oshiomhole do with the huge amount he was receiving from the fed govt?

Binikingdowm:
Very true, bayelsa, delta and river state comes to mind.

It's only Edo and akwa ibom trying.

Southerners should sit up, by 2030 we'll start deporting those Muslims northerners

I think the bigger issue is with the leaders than it is that of outsiders. The leaders should consciously make use of funds at their disposal for infrastructural developments; they should improve accountability. I was highly disappointed when I first set my foot in Port Harcourt. Heightened crime rate is apparently also responsible for this.