By Jude Ehebha / Special Corrspondent Ekpoma
A Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Francis Okhai, has charged local government chairmen in Edo State to perform for the good of the people if they are to be relevant after office.
Okhai, who is the parish priest of Annunciation Catholic Church, Irrua, Esan Central Local Government Area of Edo State, gave the advice when the chairman of Esan Central Local Government Area, Prince Solomon Eromosele, came for thanksgiving at the church for his successful one year in office.
The chairman was accompanied on the thanksgiving by the state Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Chief Lucky James; Edo State All Progressive Congress (APC) Chairman, Anslem Ojezea; Deputy Speaker of Edo State House of Assembly, Victor Edoror, chairmen of Esan North East, Esan West and Igueben, Sam Oboh, Saturday Ogbeide and Julius Asemota, respectively, among others.
The catholic priest admonished the state council bosses to deliver the dividends of democracy to their people, warning them to learn from the misfortune presently bedeviling some of their predecessors who allegedly embezzled council resources while at the saddle.
He lauded Prince Eromosele for the people-oriented projects he has executed in the past one year in office, calling on others to emulate him.
He advised the Esan Central Council boss to always put God first in all he does, just as he prayed God to grant him more wisdom, strength and good health to do greater works.
In his speech, the celebrant, Prince Eromosele, said he was spurred to offer thanks to God because of the enormous strength and wisdom He has provided him to deliver on his campaign promises to his people.
He enumerated his achievements in the 10 wards of the local government area, in education, health, electricity, judiciary, water, and social sectors, during which he listed over 36 completed and ongoing projects.
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