BENIN CITY – President Muhammadu Buhari two-day is to pay a two-day official visit to Edo State commencing from Monday, November 7 to Tuesday November 8, 2016.
In a statement issued by the Secretary to Edo Sate Government, Professor Julius Ihonvbere, the President will use the occasion of his historic visit to pay a courtesy call on His Royal Majesty, Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II and thereafter commission several projects in the state, including the new Five-star Central hospital, the Upper Siluko road and the Samuel Ogbemudia College (formerly New Era College, Benin City).
He will also commission the Edo University, Iyahmo and the Ugbegun-Ujiogba-Ebudin-Igeben-Ewohimi road.
The President will also inspect the reclaimed the Queen Ede erosion site in Benin City.
Party leaders, traditional rulers, religious leaders, public servants, market women, Civil Society Groups, Students, Youth Organisations, Non Governmental Organisations and the general public are invited to warmly receive the President and join him as he commissions the projects as parts of the “ Finishing Strong, Finishing Well” agenda of Comrade Adams Aliyu Oshiomhole.
President Muhammadu Buhari
