The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has expressed optimism that Governor Goodwin Obaseki will change narrative of governance in Edo State.
The monarch said the governor deserved all the support he needs to continue in his transformative work as governor of Edo State.
Oba Adeyeye gave the commendations during a courtesy visit at Government House, in Benin City, the Edo state capital.
The traditional ruler told the governor, “the state is fortunate to have you as governor. You are forthright, disciplined and articulate in all you do”.
“We in the traditional institution should be very supportive of you for your laudable achievements in the state.
“Encouragements like this visit should come once in a while. You are not alone. That much I can assure you from the throne of Oduduwa.
“You are a very prepared and bold leader. What is critical is that you are one of the greatest financial engineers in Nigeria and I urge you to create more employment opportunities for the youths in the state as they are the future of this country. Please remain focused; complete all the good things you are doing and I assure you, history will never forget you.
Governor Obaseki however thanked the Ooni and his entourage for the historic visit, saying the revered ruler remained one of the progressive traditional leaders in the country.
Obaseki said there was a symbiotic relationship between the political and traditional institutions, and that when governments fail, the traditional rulers suffer the burden.
