Good News For Edo Residents From Obaseki

Good News For Edo Residents From Obaseki

Obaseki pledges more projects to develop new areas, towns in Edo

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has pledged to sustain ongoing reforms and projects to open up new towns and communities in the state for increased economic growth.

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Obaseki gave the assurance on Wednesday when he received the management team of Benin Club 1931, who were on a courtesy visit at the Government House, Benin City.

“We are opening up new areas and towns and there will be new clubs. You must ensure that you improve the standard and quality of the club. There will be competition, I can assure you.”

“We need to do quite a bit in terms of rebranding and repositioning of the club. As you see, the city is growing tremendously; the growth trajectory will continue for many years to come.”

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“Not many institutions in this country can celebrate or boast of celebrating 90 years or nine decades of existence. It’s quite a lot of achievement; it’s a significant milestone and should be celebrated significantly. Ikoyi Club was founded in 1938 and we are older; we should do things to reflect our importance and significance in this country.”

“British officers had to settle here and occupied the place for a while as they needed a recreation area. That is why we have the club before that of Lagos.”