Obaseki charges Edo people, commuters to plead with Tinubu to allow him fix Federal roads

...urges sustained partnership with religious leaders to drive growth, devt

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said despite several entreaties by his administration, the federal government has refused to allow the state government to fix the dilapidated federal roads in the State.

Obaseki said this while addressing the congregation at the inauguration of the Ministry and the enthronement of Ven. Ebenezer Omeiza Saiki as the second Diocesan Bishop of Akoko-Edo Diocese at St. James Cathedral, Ugbogbo, Igarra, in Akoko Edo Local Government Area of the State.

The governor, who decried the deplorable state of the roads and the need for urgent intervention to ameliorate the sufferings of the people, called on residents and other road users to plead with the federal government to allow the State to take over the roads and fix them.

Speaking to the congregation, Obaseki said, “I promised His Royal Highness (HRH) the Otaru of Igarra that I will be attending the Abba Festival as a special guest a couple of days ago. I actually was on my way but no road to get there, so I went back to Benin.

“I want to repair and fix your road but you have to help me beg them in Abuja to let me do it because they say it's their own road and will not allow a State to work on their roads and fix them. So, you have to help us beg the Federal Government so that they will allow us to take these roads and fix them.”

On the need for sustained collaboration between political and religious leaders to drive growth and development across the State and Country, the governor noted, “If we are to make progress, it makes sense for any leader in government to partner with leaders in the church to understand what is going on with the people they govern.”

He continued: “As a governor who deals with everybody in Edo State, I know the importance of the Church, which is why we don't joke with the Church and our religious leaders. The role of the Church is so important because people approach religious leaders when they are in need and in a hopeless situation to help them through that challenge. A lot of people come to see the religious leaders but how many people can reach me? They do more for you sometimes than the government does.

“I am here to fulfill a pledge and the promise I made. I met the Bishop about two months ago in Abuja. Our Bishop came to inform me that he will be installed as Bishop today and I promised to be here today.

“We are here to celebrate a great man and join his family to thank God for his life and pray that God will give him a long reign to take care of the flocks in this Diocese. Congratulations to you my Bishop and I am assuring you that we will support you.”

The Archbishop of Bendel Province and Bishop of Ughelli Diocese, Most Rev Cyril Odutemu while welcoming the governor and his entourage, said Ven. Saiki will be the Bishop to preside over the Diocese for the next 25 years.

He stated, “I appeal to the governor to support the Bishop. We know there are storms but the Lord will be with you and help you to finish strong. We thank you for the colloquium organized to mark the 60th anniversary of the Midwest Referendum, and the 32nd-year celebration of the creation of Edo State. We thank you for remembering the heroes’ past as you will be remembered for good.”

The clergy admonished, “Friends are many when you are in government and those who will tell you the truth are few because everybody wants your favour, and because of that they will always and continuously tell you lies. God will help you and all members of your cabinet as you will not serve the people in vain. You will achieve your desire on the altar of patience.”

News like this get me thinking if all is well with our system

Obaseki and useless news upandan. Always like being in the news at all cost yarning nonsense

What is this man saying? If you do not want to fix the road, just say it after all the roads in question are federal roads but if you want to fix it then just fix it.

Rivers State under Wike received refunds of the money spent on federal roads there, both those done by Amaechi and the ones done by him.

Our 3 senators and all the Edo Reps should prevail on the Federal Minister of works. We should also ask the place to intervene on this. If after all that the FG still does not fix the road, Obaseki should go ahead and do it, and send the bill to the FG.

This man must be a big fool

Despite Wike's frequent attacks on APC and Buhari, he was reimbursed for Federal road construction he did and got every entitlement of Rivers state as at when due

He didn't have to grandstand like this ugly buffoon lying to cover for his deficiency

Agbor road at ikpoba hill is bad, has he fixed it, sapele road is bad has he fixed it?

Reading most of the comments shows that most people are not up to date of the recent happenings in our society. Have you not heard that the FG is not reimbursing any governor that works on federal roads again? I won’t be surprised that you guys don’t know.

The governor will do so if only FG gives the go ahead and agrees to reimburse all state funds that is going to be used. You guys should for once use your common sense

I know that Governor Godwin Obaseki has plan to fix federal road but I urge the federal government to allow him and other governors to fix the roads rather than allowing the road to dilapidate

The Governor is doing well. He can’t start something that the FG already clearly stated that they won’t be repaying any governor that does Federal roads

Abeg make una still help us beg FG to allow him do the road if they don’t want to do the toad

Tinubu should stop playing politics and intervene on federal roads in the south south most especially in Edo State. The situation is terrible and unfortunate.

Obaseki should stop lying for election purpose.
The FG doesn't stop any serious governor from fixing federal roads.
It just doesn't guarantee refunds.

This has been long overdue, the good people of Edo and other commuters of these road are suffering from FG’s negligence and stubbornness to leave the road in such deplorable state despite several pleas from the state Govt. The should please do the needful

UdabaPrince100:
Obaseki charges Edo people, commuters to plead with Tinubu to allow him fix Federal roads

...urges sustained partnership with religious leaders to drive growth, devt

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said despite several entreaties by his administration, the federal government has refused to allow the state government to fix the dilapidated federal roads in the State.

Obaseki said this while addressing the congregation at the inauguration of the Ministry and the enthronement of Ven. Ebenezer Omeiza Saiki as the second Diocesan Bishop of Akoko-Edo Diocese at St. James Cathedral, Ugbogbo, Igarra, in Akoko Edo Local Government Area of the State.

The governor, who decried the deplorable state of the roads and the need for urgent intervention to ameliorate the sufferings of the people, called on residents and other road users to plead with the federal government to allow the State to take over the roads and fix them.

Speaking to the congregation, Obaseki said, “I promised His Royal Highness (HRH) the Otaru of Igarra that I will be attending the Abba Festival as a special guest a couple of days ago. I actually was on my way but no road to get there, so I went back to Benin.

“I want to repair and fix your road but you have to help me beg them in Abuja to let me do it because they say it's their own road and will not allow a State to work on their roads and fix them. So, you have to help us beg the Federal Government so that they will allow us to take these roads and fix them.”

On the need for sustained collaboration between political and religious leaders to drive growth and development across the State and Country, the governor noted, “If we are to make progress, it makes sense for any leader in government to partner with leaders in the church to understand what is going on with the people they govern.”

He continued: “As a governor who deals with everybody in Edo State, I know the importance of the Church, which is why we don't joke with the Church and our religious leaders. The role of the Church is so important because people approach religious leaders when they are in need and in a hopeless situation to help them through that challenge. A lot of people come to see the religious leaders but how many people can reach me? They do more for you sometimes than the government does.

“I am here to fulfill a pledge and the promise I made. I met the Bishop about two months ago in Abuja. Our Bishop came to inform me that he will be installed as Bishop today and I promised to be here today.

“We are here to celebrate a great man and join his family to thank God for his life and pray that God will give him a long reign to take care of the flocks in this Diocese. Congratulations to you my Bishop and I am assuring you that we will support you.”

The Archbishop of Bendel Province and Bishop of Ughelli Diocese, Most Rev Cyril Odutemu while welcoming the governor and his entourage, said Ven. Saiki will be the Bishop to preside over the Diocese for the next 25 years.

He stated, “I appeal to the governor to support the Bishop. We know there are storms but the Lord will be with you and help you to finish strong. We thank you for the colloquium organized to mark the 60th anniversary of the Midwest Referendum, and the 32nd-year celebration of the creation of Edo State. We thank you for remembering the heroes’ past as you will be remembered for good.”

The clergy admonished, “Friends are many when you are in government and those who will tell you the truth are few because everybody wants your favour, and because of that they will always and continuously tell you lies. God will help you and all members of your cabinet as you will not serve the people in vain. You will achieve your desire on the altar of patience.”

The governor is saying the truth. The APC Is playing politics with that road.

It is better for the Governor to make mention of it than to emback on a project that will lead to crisis between federal government and the state

Well said your excellency ✅. President Tinibu is the problem of Edo State.He needs act maturely because posterity will play back it's clock in due time.

Governor Godwin Obaseki is finishing well.Nobody can stop him.Ematon 1 all the way.🙌

The Governor can only fix federal road in Edo that’s if FG approved it, in the case of sapale road which the Governor order two construction company to do justice to the road , but FG stop them saying the road has already be contracted for construction

I wonder why people can't make comments without name calling and that's pathetic.
Where's the lie in what Governor Obaseki stated?
The FG is playing politics with Federal Roads, rather than call them out, you're blaming the Gov.

They will pretend they didnt read what you wrote but would rather display their lack of home training by resorting to name calling .
If It isn't politics, why would they stop the Governor and yet vehemently refuse to fix Sapele Road?

OBASEKI means well for all Edo People. The federal government as a matter of fact should not fight against his effort in turning Edo into a Mega City

The Federal Government should stop playing politics with federal roads in Edo,if they don't want to fix it they should allow OBASEKI to fix this bad federal roads in Benin

The question a sanner person should ask,if Obaseki, the sleeping Mou Gov has fixed all the state roads in Edo?

IyamuPrecious1:
The Federal Government should stop playing politics with federal roads in Edo,if they don't want to fix it they should allow OBASEKI to fix this bad federal roads in Benin

Obaseki Sabi use una head.

Has he fixed all the state roads in Edo state?

The sleeping Mou Gov Sabi use una play politics

Eriyoshegz:
Reading most of the comments shows that most people are not up to date of the recent happenings in our society. Have you not heard that the FG is not reimbursing any governor that works on federal roads again? I won’t be surprised that you guys don’t know.

Then, let him fix State Roads.

There are hundreds of State Roads in Edo State begging for attention.

I know Gov. Godwin Obaseki mean well for Edo but the federal government keep frustrating his efforts

What about the state roads that are also bad in the state?

Philip Shaibu should go and withdraw the case in court

How many days to the end of his tenure? Only stupid people will get trapped to believe in this nonsense that is coming from a man who had 8yrs to do this

A State which has a well planned blue print for development, will expend its funds on their own programmes to see them through.
Even in utilising state funds, they will keep a sizeable amount on hold, as contingency amount for unforeseen circumstances.

Those judging Governor Godwin Obaseki seem to think he is not performing other state development projects, so the roads are the only things on his plate.

Why does the Federal goverment not think, we will spend the money on State roads, and wait for states to refund the expenses.

Or the states should play philanthropist to the empty Federal reserves.