Edo State Commissioner for Social Development and Gender Issues, Hon. Christabel Omoh Ekwu has charged chairpersons across the state on the need to be dutiful in their localities.
The commissioner made this remark at the Ministry’s premises while playing host to the chairpersons (wives of Local Government Areas’ Chairmen) who were on a courtesy visit to the Ministry in Benin City.
Hon. Ekwu further encouraged them to always key into any initiatives that will bring development and growth in their various local government areas, stressing the need to improve on capacity building and empowerment programmes in the state.
The commissioner further asserted that being a leader is a call to service, hence every leader should be ready to serve in their various capacities.
“Leaders must always be on ground to help the people when they are in need; a leader should know the needs of his subjects, and a leader must not be sentimental,” Hon. Ekwu noted.
Also, the commissioner further advised the chairpersons to revive and improve on the activities going on in the various skills acquisition centres in their local government areas, as they have the capacity to enhance economic growth and youth empowerment.
“As the chairperson of a local government area, you are to encourage people to grab the opportunity created for them by the administration of Mr. Godwin Obaseki, as he has built and equipped a learning centre with starter packages and no cost attached,” Hon. Ekwu said.
Also, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Babara Osobajo advised the chairpersons to work and write their names in the history of Edo, noting that people are only remembered by what they have done whether good or bad.
Osobajo stressed the need for them to follow the good foot prints of Edo First lady, Dr. Betsy Obaseki in the fight against Gender Based Violence (GBV), which has placed Edo State in a highly esteemed level.
The chairperson of Owan West Local Government Area Theresa Ahonsi appreciated the commissioner for her words of encouragement and promised to work towards bringing growth and development in their various local government areas.
