Toba Owojaiye reporting
Benin City, Edo State
In celebrating Governor Godwin Obaseki’s 67th birthday, Reverend Olu Martins has expressed admiration for the governor’s transformative leadership over the past five years.
Reflecting on their initial interactions half a decade ago, the prolific Deputy DG Media, of the Edo PDP governorship campaign noted Governor Obaseki’s strategic acumen and administrative prowess, which have consistently defied expectations and garnered widespread respect.
He said “My first few experiences with Gov Godwin Obaseki five years ago quickly revealed a thinker and an astute administrator”.
In a statement made available to Truth Live News, Rev Martins asserted that Governor Obaseki’s tenure has been marked by a deliberate approach to governance, prioritizing substantive progress over superficial accolades. His commitment to infrastructure development, exemplified by ongoing major road projects across Edo State, underscores his dedication to leaving a lasting legacy of development and prosperity.
He was quoted as saying “You are thorough, deliberate and deep.
Your unconventional methodologies have left your traducers mouth open.
You don’t talk much but you think much. When everyone says there is a casting down, you come around concluding there is a lifting up”.
Reverend Martins highlighted Governor Obaseki’s quiet yet impactful leadership style, characterized by thoughtful decision-making and a steadfast focus on the well-being of Edo State’s residents. As Governor Obaseki’s term nears its end, Reverend Martins emphasized the enduring impact of his administration’s initiatives in shaping a brighter future for the state.
The birthday congratulations from Reverend Olu Martins serve as a testament to Governor Obaseki’s dedication to service and his unwavering commitment to advancing the interests of the people of Edo State.