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Edo State government will on November 27, host President Muhammadu Buhari, who will commission the Edo-Azura Power Plant and grace the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Annual Conference billed to hold in Benin City, the state capital.
In a statement, special adviser to the Edo State governor on media and communication strategy, Crusoe Osagie, said preparations were on top gear to give the President a grand reception.
According to Osagie, “We are delighted that the President will be in the state for the Chief of Army Staff Conference, the commissioning of the Edo-Azura Power Plant and other engagements in Benin City, the Edo State capital. Preparations are in top gear to give the president a befitting welcome.”
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The governor’s aide said, “Much as we are certain that the impressive governance model by Governor Godwin Obaseki is one of the reasons we are having August visitors from the Federal Government, we are also delighted that the President is coming down by himself this time.”
He explained that some of the activities lined up for the visit include a visit to the Palace of Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II; commissioning of the Edo-Azura Power Plant, and would attend the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Annual Conference.
He said the state government was pleased to have the President commission the Edo-Azura Power Plant, an example of the state’s attractiveness to investors and a boost to the ease of doing business.
“The Edo-Azura Power Plant is a success story in the state’s drive to keep investors and has become a model for other states in the country. We are very much delighted that the President will be here to commission the facility.
“This will be the second time, we are having a visit from the Presidency in less than six months and it shows we are doing something right. So, we are indeed happy to have the President,” he said.
