The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the forthcoming Edo governorship election and incumbent governor of the state, Godwin Obaseki, has pledged to continue to invest in education if re-elected.
This is as his major challenger and candidate of the All Progressives Candidate (APC), Mr. Osagie Ize-Iyamu promised to prioritise recruitment of teachers, if voted as governor.
Both spoke separately on Tuesday as they sought to win the electorate over.
Addressing supporters at Oloku, Ward Six, during PDP’s campaign, Gov. Obaseki, assured that education would continue to take centre stage in the policy thrust of his administration if re-elected, because of its importance in the society.
He noted that in the last three years and nine months, his administration had done a lot in revamping and redirecting the education sector.
He further highlighted his administration’s other achievements to include regular payment of workers’ salaries, payment of pensions, establishment of a modular refinery as well as power generation.
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The governor assured his supporters that his administration had big plans for the state, as he was committed to moving the state forward.
Meanwhile, speaking during his ward-to-ward campaign at Arokho, Otuo and Uahumi communities in Owan East Local Government, the APC flagbearer, Ize-Iyamu lamented that many schools, especially those in rural areas, lacked core subject teachers and basic learning facilities.
“We have schools, but no teachers to teach our pupils. Teachers retire on a daily basis, but the current government has refused to employ more teachers.
“I promise to prioritise employment of teachers in our schools to ensure our pupils get the right knowledge to become future leaders,” he said.
He also promised to empower vigilance group members and place them on a monthly salary to ensure effective community policing.
“My SIMPLE agenda is to make life better for Edo people through manpower development, job creation, leadership by example and infrastructural development, among others,” he stated.
