PMB: "I Need Oshiomhole’s Services In Abuja"

President Muhammadu Buhari monday in
Benin City, commended outgoing Governor
Adams Oshiomhole of Edo Statefor a job-well
done, assuring him that the rule All
Progressives Congress (APC) would find an
important national assignment for him when
he leaves office.
A statement issued by the Senior Special
Assistant to the President on Media and
Publicity, Mr. Garba Shehu, said Buhari spoke
at the Palace of the new Oba of Benin, Oba
Ewuare II, shortly before he embarked on the
commissioning of several projects in the state.
The statement quoted the president as saying
that the country would be the loserif the APC
failed to utilise the people’s governor’s
wisdom, skill and energy.
“It will be a pity to waste his energy by
himretiring. I hope there will be a higher
assignment for him to do more for the
nation.‘‘I congratulate the governor for his
hard work; Oshiomhole is a hard working
governor. We will need his services in
Abuja.‘‘Thank you for inviting me, most
especially during this time in the
country.‘‘You have served two terms and you
are about to leave. You deserve a place in
history. I hope the APC will look for a place
for you because your service for thecountry is
far from over,’’ the president said.
Buhari also congratulated the Oba for
successfully ascending the throne of his
ancestors and extended the support of the
Federal government to his Royal highness in
his bid to improve the lives of Edo people.
The Oba in his speech, expressed delight on
the president’s visit, noting that it was the
first since his recent coronation.‘‘We believe
this is a sign of better things to come. I
appreciate your contribution to my
coronation,’’ Oba Ewuare II said.
The royal father who commended the president
for appointing Edo indigenes into positions in
government appealed for the establishment of
an export and importprocessing zone for agro-
allied industries in the state.
He said the venture would stimulate the
nation’s economy and create jobs.After paying
homage to the Oba, Buhari who is on two-day
working visit to the state, inaugurated the
renovated Central Hospital in Benin.
The medical facility which was established in
1902, was rebuilt by the state government
under Oshiomhole.At the event, Buhari praised
the state-of-the art facility rebuilt by the
Governor, noting that he had the choice of
using the available money for his comfort by
building a new government house but he
opted for a hospital to help the people.
President Buhari also inaugurated the Upper
Siluko Road in Benin City, which he described
as “no ordinary type of road.’’The president
inspected the Queen Ede Gulley erosion site
and inaugurated the Samuel Ogbemedia
College rebuilt to ‘world class standard.
’Buhari commended the quality of
infrastructure built by the outgoing Governor,
noting that the history of Edomaruse state will
not be complete without his name.