Obaseki Inaugurates Classroom Blocks, Boreholes in Okpella

Adibe Emenyonu in Benin City

The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki has inaugurated two blocks of classrooms and borehole projects executed by a non-governmental organisation, Anamero Idofe Anamero Foundation in Ogute Community, Okpella, Estako East Local Government Area of the state.

Speaking at the ceremony recently, Obaseki thanked the organisation for the gesture and called on other well spirited individuals and groups to partner the state government in the development of rural communities.
The projects inaugurated were a block of six classrooms with an administrative office at Ogute Oke Secondary School; a block of three classrooms with headmaster’s office at Ufuokha Primary School and borehole projects in various communities in Okpella.

The governor, who was represented by his Chief of Staff, Mr. Taiwo Akerele, said the state government is determined to develop rural communities and urged traditional rulers to organise themselves and leverage on the several windows of opportunities available for community development in his administration.

“There are several windows we can use to develop our communities, but we need to be organised to harness such opportunities. One of such windows is partnership between communities and the state government. We appreciate Anamero Foundation for supporting the state government in initiating developmental projects in his community.”

He disclosed that the contractor handling the construction of Okpella township road has been directed to resume work in order to deliver the project soon.

In his remarks, former Governor, Adams Oshiomhole commended the donor of the projects, saying, “the donation goes to show how private sector can complement efforts of government in achieving sustainable development. You don’t have to be in government to impact positively on the lives of people in the community.”

Earlier, the traditional ruler of Okpella, Alhaji Yusuf Dirisu, commended the donor, saying that the gesture is an expression of his love for the community and urged other sons to emulate him.
The founder of the NGO, Mr. Anamero Dekeri said education is the antidote to poverty hence the resolve to create the enabling environment for students to acquire knowledge. He urged the benefiting schools to make good use of the facilities to allow for their durability.