Harness Resources For Dev Of Edos - Apostle Okundaye

BENIN CITY – The need to harness the knowledge, wisdom and resources of Edo people for the benefit of all the citizen has been canvassed by the President of Edos in Diaspora for good governance in Nigeria Most Senior Apostle Edobor Okundaye. Apostle Okundaye stated this in his message at the inaugural meeting of Edo State Chapter of Edos in Diaspora for Good Governance in Nigeria held in Benin City recently. The president in his message delivered by the international liaison officer Mr. Eddy Ogunbor said Edos in Diaspora for Good Governance in Nigeria is a platform where indigenes of Edo State abroad can channel their support, ideas and grievances. He said this can only be achieved through active collaboration and cooperation of all Edo people at home and abroad, irrespective of political inclination. Apostle Okundaye pointed out that there is need to revolutionize the way the affairs of governance in Edo State is being run, hence the need for all Edos at home and abroad to come together to chart a common course. The Chairman and convener of Edo State Chapter of Edos in Diaspora for Good Governance in Nigeria Chief Johnson Usen, the Osa of Benin Kingdom and retired Commissioner of Police while welcoming members said the vision of the group is to strive for good governance at all levels in Edo State in particular and Nigeria in general irrespective of the government of the day. Chief Usen explained that it is aimed at ensuring that the dividends of democracy get to all citizens in the state, adding that the respect for human right should be seen as the norm rather than as a privilege. The chairman enumerated the aims and objectives of the group to include, the promotion of social, educational, economic and cultural welfare of Edo people, to defend the territorial boundaries of the state in collaboration with relevant government ministries, department and parastatals, to promote and coordinate the activities of Edos at home and abroad for the general welfare and progress of Edo people, to organize and pursue initiative that support good governance in Edo State, among others. Chief Usen said the group will also encourage and promote the principles and practice of good governance in Edo State, which will lead to equitable creation and distribution of wealth, in order to eliminate poverty among the people.   Visit our website today for ur registartion free of charge.  http://www.edggn.org/ Nigerian Observer