Senator Monday Okpebholo, said Governors will support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to crash food prices and bring succour to Nigerians.

Governor Okphbholo stated this after he joined the Vice President, Kashim Shettima, other State Governors and the leadership of the National Assembly, to pay a new year visit to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, at his Ikoyi residence in Lagos on Wednesday.

Reflecting on the progress and challenges of the previous year, Governor Okpebholo assured Nigerians of their resolve as State Executives, to collaboratively tackle the challenges facing the country and ensure an all round development in the new year.

Acknowledging the present food crisis plaguing the nation, Governor Okpebholo said Governors are working closely with President Tinubu to ensure food security for the nation, stressing that the current spike in food prices will soon be over, as agricultural programs meant to crash food prices across the country are already being implemented by various Governors.

He said: “I have just had a meeting with the President of the Federal Republic, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Vice President, HE Kashim Shettima, the leadership of the National Assembly and other fellow Governors. Topmost on our discussions were the challenges before us and how to tackle them.

“President Tinubu is passionate about the welfare of Nigerians and the development of our dear country. Hearing him articulate his plans and mission for the new year and charging us to be committed to governance was refreshing. It is clear that he understands the current challenges facing our people and is in touch with them and feels what the ordinary Nigerian feels.”

Governor Okpebholo continued: “We discussed extensively on the current food challenges facing the country and articulated clear-cut solutions to crashing food prices and making food available to all Nigerians. As Governors, we are committed to joining forces with the President to ensure food security.

“For us in Edo, over N70 billion was earmarked in the 2025 budget to address this food challenge. We are embarking on massive mechanized farming as well as empowering our market women with interest free loan. These initiatives are aimed at achieving food sufficiency in alignment with President Tinubu’s agricultural reforms.”

Governor Okpebholo called on Nigerians to support President Tinubu’s reforms, as he stressed that they are meant to address institutional defects and tackle the problems that had plagued the nation for years.

Signed:
Fred Itua,
Chief Press Secretary to Edo State Governor.
January 2nd, 2025.