Benin City- The Executive Chairman, Hon. Oladele Bankole-Balogun EIRS, has ascribed the double digit monthly IGR of N10.4bn recorded in January 2025 to the purposeful visionary leadership and direction of his Excellency Senator Monday Okpebholo as Executive Governor of Edo State with a hundred in Office.

In a congratulatory statement issued and made available by the EIRS Head of Corporate Communications, Courage Eboigbe, Hon. Bankole-Balogun described the actions of Governor Monday Okpebholo as extraordinary defying naysayers nothing that Edo is on the rise with renewed hope, bringing pragmatism into governance as experienced in road construction and rehabilitation, as well as securing lives and properties of Edo people.

According to Bankole-Balogun,
“Your victory at the polls and your actions since assuming office have been nothing short of extraordinary—defying even the doubts of skeptics. Edo State is truly on the rise again, and there is renewed hope in the air.”

“Under your leadership, new roads are being constructed, while previously neglected ones are receiving much-needed rehabilitation at an unprecedented pace. Critical infrastructure is being revitalized, and our security architecture is being strengthened with clarity, precision, and a determined drive. You have demonstrated that transformation is not just a possibility but a reality.”

“Indeed, you are God-sent. Having had the privilege of working closely with you, both professionally and personally, I can attest to the depth of your vision and the sincerity of your leadership. This is the human-centered governance Edo yearned for and decisively voted for.”

“Within just 100 days, you have also propelled the Edo State Internal Revenue Service (EIRS) to a groundbreaking achievement—an unprecedented milestone in our state’s history. Under your leadership, Edo people can rest assured that they are in safe and capable hands with you and your deputy, Hon. Dennis Idahosa, at the helm.”