A message of hope, unity, love, and resilience has gone out to the people of Edo State on the occasion of the Easter celebration.

In a statement in Benin City on Sunday, Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo extended warm greetings and heartfelt best wishes to all the people of Edo State, both at home and in the diaspora.

He reflected on the profound significance of Easter, which marks the triumph of hope over despair as well as the power of sacrifice and renewal.

He said, “As we celebrate this sacred season, let us be reminded of the enduring lessons of Easter: the importance of compassion, forgiveness, and the unwavering belief in a brighter future.

“Just as Easter signifies a new beginning, so too do we, as a State, continue to strive for progress, development, and a more prosperous future for all our citizens.”

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The Governor acknowledged the challenges that the state had faced and continues to navigate, and drew inspiration from the Easter story, which underscores the possibility of overcoming adversity through faith and collective effort.

He reiterated his administration’s unwavering commitment to good governance, sustainable development, and the well-being of every Edo son and daughter.

“This Easter, let us rededicate ourselves to the ideals of peace, harmony, and mutual respect. Let us strengthen the bonds that unite us and work together to build the Edo State of our dreams – a State where opportunity thrives, and every citizen can reach their full potential,” Governor urged.

He further encouraged all Edo residents to use this festive period to spend quality time with family and loved ones, to extend a hand of kindness to those in need, and to reflect on the blessings in their lives.

On behalf of the Edo State Government, Gov Okpebholo wished all citizens a happy and peaceful Easter celebration.

There are modalities in place to boost food security in Edo State. This was divulged by in a statement on Saturday by Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo.

He made the assertion while inspecting the Uwesan Farm Settlement in Esan Central Local Government Area of Edo State.

It was gathered that he also inspected the 2.3km Illeh, Akho, Irrua road with side drains to channel water out of the area.

During the inspections, Gov Okpebholo expressed satisfaction at the quality of work done and explained that the road will be connecting two local governments – Esan Central and Esan West.

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According to Gov Okpebholo, he will continue to inspect the work and ensure that the contractors keep up with the specified quality while also collaborating with the Ministry of Works to attain the desired results.

At Uwesan Farm Settlement, Gov Okpebholo expressed gratitude investors who traveled with him to inspect the farm, pointing out that the state was ready to improve agricultural activities and boost food security and sufficiency.

“I want to thank our investors who came here with us to inspect the Uwesan Farm Settlement. We have prepared this for farming. We have farm settlements like this in Edo South, Edo Central, and another in Edo North, which will boost food security in the State.

“Anytime from next week, planting will commence. This is a milestone achievement. The land is very fertile. We are very serious about farming in order to ensure our people have enough food to eat.

“We have 400 hectares of land here, and we will plant corn and cassava. Food sufficiency is our focus, and we will do everything to ensure we succeed.

“I am happy that our investors are here with us to see the farm settlement themselves. This is their first visit and by the time they will be coming again, they will come with their technical partners,” he stated.

Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, Dr Peter Osagie, said the Uwesan Farm Settlement is a communal land and the people are ready to cooperate with the Government to boost food security in the state.

“This is Uwesan, and we are collaborating with the people of this area because it is a communal land of over 400 hectares. We have a guarantee from the community to expand further.

“In the first instance, this place will be used for cassava farming because it has multiple uses both as animal and human feeds. Right now, the animal feed industry is experiencing a shortage of maize supply, and the State wants to bridge that gap.

“Closely related to that is cassava cultivation for obvious reasons as well because it is one of the most stable carbohydrates for a developing world.

“In Edo State, we have two ethanol plants that use cassava as a stock. Right now, cassava farmers are automatic millionaires because off-take is guaranteed.

“Apart from the people here, we have continued to talk to our friends who are interested in off-take in cassava in Edo State. Soon, we will have 400 hectares of land for cassava,” he stated.

A building located on Oremeta Street in the Ojodu-Berger area of Lagos State collapsed on Saturday morning, leaving several people feared dead.

The incident occurred at about 8:00 a.m., causing panic among residents of the area.

The building, which reportedly housed a local restaurant, crumbled suddenly, trapping an unknown number of people beneath the debris.

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Emergency responders and local volunteers have since launched rescue operations in a desperate attempt to save those still trapped.

As of the time of this report, the exact number of casualties had yet to be confirmed.

Details later…………