The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Saturday promised to support the Edo State Governor-elect, Monday Okpebholo, with development templates that worked for the state.
Sanwo-Olu made the promise when the governor-elect paid him a courtesy visit at the Lagos House, Marina.
Okpebholo, the All Progressive Congress (APC) candidate, defeated his Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) rival, Mr. Asue Ighodalo, in last Saturday’s governorship election in Edo State.
Sanwo-Olu said: “We welcome the brand new Governor-elect of Edo State, distinguished Senator Monday Okpebholo, here with his Deputy-elect, Idahosa, and current Deputy Governor of Edo, Comrade Philip Shuaib.
“Your winning is for all Edo. Everyone should join hands with you to develop the state.
“I want to assure you that you are not the first that Lagos will be supporting in terms of development templates. There is nothing wrong with copying, you just need to copy well.
“We will make all of our agencies that you believe will speak to the needs of Edo available to you.”
He said the state government would give the governor-elect ideas that moved Lagos forward.
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“We are happy that you have used Lagos as your starting point to receive blessings and to acknowledge the small support that we gave.
“The people of Lagos State congratulate you.
“Other contestants should come together and work with you so that you can develop Edo. I believe that is the right thing to say and the right thing to do.
“We saw during our visit that the state can be a lot better, and we believe you have a big heart to transform the state,” he added.
Earlier, Okpebholo thanked the state government for support during the election
He also thanked Sanwo-Olu for his advice.
The governor-elect urged other contestants in the election to join hands with him to move Edo State forward.
“We are grateful for the warm welcome and thankful for your unflinching support pre and post-election. Your wealth of experience is immeasurable.
“By the grace of God and the support of the good people of Edo State, we will work to make the lives of our people better.
“I call on other contestants to join hands with me so we can give our people a brighter future,” he stated.
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