Edo to consult monarchs on development

GOVERNOR Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State has said the government would continue to consult with all traditional rulers in the state with a view to bringing positive development to their domain.The governor stated this at the weekend during the 20thcoronation anniversary of His Royal Highness, Anslem Odaloghe Edenojie ll, the Ojuromi of Uromi,at the weekend.Reeling out the projects his administration has done in Uromi, the governor said one of the first contracts that was awarded by his administration was the Isua Road, which had reached an advanced stage.'Your Royal Highness, I recall vividly your statement when I visited your palace to campaign, you asked that we must not forget Uromi and I promised that if we won, I would not. Again, in compliance with my pledge, we are also constructing another road, the Uzenema road', he added.The governor, who noted that the royal father has every reason to be proud of the achievements under his reign made possible by the present administration, also disclosed that the Amedokhian-Ugboha road was under construction.In the area of education, Oshiomhole said many Uromi sons and daughters who have attained great heights went to public schools, saying 'as you know your highness, these public schools have been run down over the years and under your reign, my government constructed the Opoji Primary School and Okpuji Primary School'.
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