Ismail Abdulazeez Mantu, Reporting
Edo State, Nigeria
In a bid to foster dialogue and garner support ahead of the forthcoming 2024 gubernatorial election in Edo State, Dr. Asue Ighodalo, the gubernatorial candidate representing the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), embarked on a visit to the University of Benin over the weekend.
The esteemed candidate engaged in an interactive session with members of the University’s Senior Staff Club, further solidifying his connection with the academic community.
Dr. Ighodalo’s visit to the University of Benin proved to be a pivotal moment in his campaign journey, as he seized the opportunity to engage in constructive discourse with the distinguished members of the Senior Staff Club.
The interactive session provided a platform for exchange of ideas, where Dr. Ighodalo articulated his vision for the future of Edo State and solicited valuable insights from the academic community.
During the visit, the University of Benin bestowed upon Dr. Asue Ighodalo a remarkable honor by conferring upon him an investiture as an honorary member of the Senior Staff Club.
In his address to the members of the Senior Staff Club, Dr. Ighodalo expressed gratitude for the warm reception and emphasized the importance of partnership between the government and educational institutions in driving progress and innovation. He reaffirmed his commitment to prioritizing education, research, and human capital development as integral components of his governance agenda.