President Muhammadu Buhari will pay a 2-day official visit to Edo State on Monday, November 7 and Tuesday, November 8, 2016.
In a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof Julius Ihonvbere, the President will use the occasion of his visit to pay a courtesy call on His Royal Majesty, Omo n’Oba n’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II and thereafter commission several key projects in the state.
Among the projects to be commissioned are the new 5-Star Central Hospital in Benin City, the Upper Siluko road and the Samuel Ogbemudia College (formerly New Era College, Benin City).
He will also commission the Edo University, Iyamho and the Ugbegun-Ujiogba-Ebudin-Igueben-Ewohinmi road.
The President will also inspect the reclaimed Queen Ede erosion site, in Benin City.
The state government has invited leaders of the ruling APC, traditional rulers, religious leaders, public servants, market women, civil society groups, students, youth organisations and the general public to warmly receive the President.
The statement added that the commissioning of the projects is part of the “Finishing Strong, Finishing Well” agenda of Governor Adams Oshiomhole.
