Edo Governor Okpebholo Vows to Tackle Insecurity, Improve Roads on First Anniversary in Office

Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has pledged to intensify efforts to combat insecurity in the state, while also promising to fix bad roads across Edo.

Speaking on Sunday at a thanksgiving service at the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Auchi, to mark his first year in office, Governor Okpebholo reaffirmed his commitment to ridding the state of criminal elements.

“We will continue to do our best to fight insecurity and ensure that the evil ones are driven out of our midst,” he said, noting that improving roads and tackling crime remain top priorities.

The governor expressed gratitude to God for His guidance over the past year and recalled a solemn vow he made to return to the cathedral in thanksgiving after winning both the party primary and the governorship election.

He also extended appreciation to the Catholic Bishop of Auchi Diocese, Most Rev. Gabriel Dunia, and the faithful for their prayers and support, describing them as partners in faith and governance.

Governor Okpebholo sympathized with families affected by recent kidnappings of priests in the diocese, assuring them of the government’s resolve to restore peace and security.

“While I sympathize with the Church over the kidnapped priests in recent times, I want to say that there is never a day we are not concerned about the insecurity in our land. We are doing everything possible to bring it to an end,” he said.

Bishop Dunia, who officiated the service, commended the governor for reintroducing the state’s monthly environmental sanitation exercise and keeping his vow of thanksgiving, describing him as a man of integrity and faith.

The service drew dignitaries and worshippers from across Edo State, creating an atmosphere of unity, gratitude, and reflection on faith-driven leadership.