Edo guber: Ighodalo formally joins race, pledges development

The immediate past Sterling Bank Chairman, Asue Ighodalo, has pledged to bring development to the nooks and crannies of Edo state if elected governor in the September 21 election. Asue made the pledge at the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) secretariat n Benin, the state capital, during his formal declaration to contest the governorship election. Addressing […]

The immediate past Sterling Bank Chairman, Asue Ighodalo, has pledged to bring development to the nooks and crannies of Edo state if elected governor in the September 21 election.

Asue made the pledge at the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) secretariat n Benin, the state capital, during his formal declaration to contest the governorship election.

Addressing leaders and party supporters, Asue said he was running for Governor to deliver real solutions that can unleash the promise of a new future for Edo people.

“In the past I have advised the state leaders on how to resolve some of these problems. So I am asking for the opportunity to deliver the real solution.”

“My mission will be to create an Edo where quality education is accessible to all, where hard work is rewarded and where our talented youth can turn their dreams and aspirations into reality.

“I believe strongly that education is the gateway to opportunity, so we will continue to invest in education as a priority from primary schools to secondary and tertiary institutions — throughout the state. State’s educational system our key to ending generational poverty, for good, in our great state”.

He said he believes in the promise of an Edo where every person, regardless of their start in life, can write their own story of success -if we take the right steps, together.

Asue said his ultimate objective is to lead a government that eliminates deprivation in all its forms, and makes Edo the best place to live and work in Nigeria.

“Our economic policies will uplift the poor, support the hard-working men and women of this state, and encourage entrepreneurship and innovation.”

“No part of Edo will be left behind. From the high plains of Kukuruku to the lush vegetation of Ilushi; from the rich, red sands of Sakponba, to Esanlands’ incredible biodiversity, we have all that is needed to make our state a mesmerizing destination for progress and wealth.”