By Lucky Isibor,
The Edo state Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists(NUJ) has honoured the state governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki for his uncommon transformation of the state within the last three and a half years of his administration.
The award tagged “distinguished award for exceptional performance as the best innovative governor in Nigeria” was conferred on the governor by the state chairman, Edo state Council of NUJ, Comrade Roland Osakue, on behalf of the entire practicing Journalists in the state.
The governor who was also commended for his efforts in curtailing the spread of the novel Covid-19 in the state was described by Comrade Osakue as a “determined personality who has the interest of the state at heart and has worked tirelessly to put Edo State on the lead among the committee of states in Nigeria, adding that the media is please with his pace of infrastructural and human development.”
Responding, Edo State governor, Godwin Obaseki while thanking the Journalists in Edo state said “this is the best award I have ever received in the course of my working for Edo People. I have worked without waiting for any acknowledgement or award but for you professionals to have seen our efforts as commendable is heart warming.
“The award will spur my team and the good people of Edo State to work together more, all with a view to taking our dear state to the much desired level.”
