As his tenure nears its end, Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki expressed optimism that the reforms implemented during his administration will be maintained by his successor, governor-elect Monday Okpebholo.
Obaseki’s second term officially concludes on November 11, and in a recent interview in Lagos, he shared his hopes for the continuity of the changes he initiated.
Throughout his time in office, Obaseki focused on creating sustainable, long-lasting reforms, which he believes will be valued by the people of Edo and continue to shape the state even as a new administration steps in.
Reflecting on the initiatives his government championed, Obaseki said: “The people are very aware of our reforms and legacies we are leaving behind. I don’t think because there is a change in government, they will change some of these reforms.
“Even if the government this is coming doesn’t support or encourage them as we used to, they (reforms) will not disappear.
“Beyond this, in the reforms we have undertaken, we have institutionalised or started the process of institutionalising some of them.
“The people know, and I doubt if they will keep quiet for long, allowing things to go back to what it used to be without complaining or shouting.
“I’m optimistic that they (reforms ) will last,” he said
