Gov Okpebholo Reassures Nigerians, Edo Residents on Enhanced Security

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has reassured Nigerians that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has put in place strong strategies, in collaboration with relevant security agencies, to safeguard lives and property across the country.
The assurance was contained in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Edo State, Ebojele Akhere Patrick, PhD, and made available to journalists.

Governor Okpebholo gave the assurance while speaking at an interdenominational prayer service held at his residence in Irrua, Esan Central Local Government Area of Edo State.
He called on Nigerians to continue praying for President Tinubu and his administration, stressing that sustained prayers are vital to the successful implementation of the government’s electioneering promises.
According to the governor, continuous prayers and effective collaboration with security agencies have contributed significantly to the improving security situation in Edo State, noting that the state is experiencing a sharp decline in kidnapping, cultism, and other criminal activities.
“I want to assure you that our administration and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu are doing everything possible to ensure the safety of lives and property of Nigerians and to make Edo State safer. The experiences we see today in Edo State and Nigeria, we shall see them no more. The kidnappings we witnessed yesterday, we shall see them no more,” he said.
He added, “The cultism and cult-related activities we saw yesterday, we shall see them no more. I request prayers for Mr President Tinubu. This is a time he truly needs our prayers because he is doing so much for Nigeria, despite the many criticisms against his government.
“The President is implementing far-reaching policies and economic reforms that will develop the nation.”
Governor Okpebholo further stated that his administration is deliberately putting strategies in place to ensure sustained development and progress in Edo State, while expressing concern that some critics are making deliberate efforts to distract the government and drag the state backward.
“As we are working to develop Edo State, some people are trying to divert our attention and set the state on the path of retrogression. I appeal for your prayers, asking God to frustrate the enemies of the state.
“We need prayers for our land because without prayers, development will be difficult. Businesses will not thrive, and economic activities will suffer,” he said.
In his sermon titled “Crossing Over with Gratitude,” Reverend Francis Okhale urged the congregation to always give thanks to God Almighty, noting that gratitude opens the door to the fulfillment of expectations.
He encouraged continued prayers for Governor Okpebholo, whom he said convened the gathering to thank God for the achievements recorded by his administration over the past year.
“We are here to honour God Almighty for what He is using Senator Monday Okpebholo to do for the people of Edo. We can see the impact of his administration, particularly in infrastructural development such as flyovers, schools, hospitals, and other critical projects,” he said.
The highlight of the service was a special prayer session for the governor, his administration, and the people of Edo State.