The Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has signed into law a bill for the establishment of the Edo State College of Nursing, Health Sciences and Technology.
Okpebholo signed the bill in his office in the Government House, Benin City, the Edo State capital, on Monday, a statement revealed.
According to him, the school, when established, will open up the area for growth and development as well as create employment opportunities for Edo State people.
The governor, while appreciating the working synergy between the legislature and executive in the state, appealed for its sustenance, stressing that such a harmonious relationship will aid rapid development and growth in the state.
Governor Okpebholo said: “Let me congratulate the Edo State House of Assembly (EDHA) for this bill, this bill they recently passed and have now brought to my office today for assent.
“I am most grateful for the kind of cooperation I am receiving from the legislative arm.
“I want to also let you know that Edo people are happy with what we are doing and how we are working together in harmony.
“This bill today is a dream come through for the Udomi Community as they have been clamouring for this developmental stride in the area.
“The legislative house has maintained a good and brotherly relationship with the executive arm of government for the growth and development of Edo State.
“I pray that such continues so that Edo people can fully enjoy the dividends of democracy.
“Our relationship will enable us to work for Edo people.
“I assure you that we will work hard together to improve the lives of Edo people.”
The governor noted that the bill: “Edo State College of Nursing, Health Sciences and Technology Law, Udomi, 2025 and other matters connected therewith,” will create the atmosphere for the establishment of the school that will make the state an envy of other states in the Federation.
Okpebholo added: “While the school is established, it will open up the communities in Uwessan, ensure growth, development and create employment in the areas and place Edo State in a map that the State will be recognised through the school and hospital built for the benefits of the people.
“This is an opportunity for us to showcase our administration and it’s a laudable project to be carried out in Edo State.”
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The Speaker, Edo State House of Assembly, Hon. Blessing Agbebaku, who led the lawmakers to the Government House for assent to the bill, commended the governor for embarking on developmental projects to improve the lives of Edo people.
Hon. Agbebaku said: “Members of the 8th House of Assembly are in your office today.
“Last month, a letter was sent to us in the EDHA in pursuit of your developmental stride, a law was sent to us in the house to enact Edo State College of Nursing, Health Sciences and Technology Law, Udomi, 2025 and other matters connected therewith.
“The House has critically looked at the bill and we found out that the bill is laudable and will lead to development.
“We did what we ought to do, and today we are here with the bill for your assent.
“In accordance with section 100 sub section 1,2,4 and 5 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, as amended, we are here for your assent.
“Assenting to this bill today is a welcome development to the people of Udomi, Uwessan and Edo State in General as it’s the State School of Nursing, Udomi, which will enable rapid development in Esan Central Local Government Area of Edo State and by extension Edo State.”
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