Buhari Plans Two-day Working Visit To Edo State

November 3, 20162244

From left: Mallam Nasir el-Rufai, Prince Tony Momoh, Maj-Gen Mohammadu Buhari, former Head of State and Governor Adams Oshiomhole at the commissioning of the Imaguero College in Benin City, on Saturday.

By Alltimepost.com

President Muhammadu Buhari will pay a two-day official visit to Edo State from Monday, November 7 to Tuesday, November 8, 2016.
According to a statement issued by the Secretary to Edo State Government on Thursday, Prof Julius Ihonvbere, the President will use the occasion of his historic visit to pay a courtesy call on His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II.

The statement said the President will thereafter proceed to commission several key projects in the state, including the new 5-Star Central Hospital in Benin City; the Upper Siluko road and the Samuel Ogbemudia College (formerly known as New Era College, Benin City).

He will also commission the Edo University, Iyamho and the Ugbegun-Ujiogba-Ebudin-Igueben -Ewohinmi road.

The President will also inspect the reclaimed Queen Ede Erosion site, in Benin City.

According to the government, party leaders, traditional rulers, religious leaders, public servants, market women, civil society groups, students, youth organisations, Non-Governmental Organisations and the general public are invited to warmly receive the President and join him as he commissions the projects as part of the “Finishing Strong, finishing Well” agenda of Comrade Adams Aliyu Oshiomhole.