By Chidiebere Ugwu
Mr. Philip Shaibu, the Edo State deputy governor has handed over to his drivers, Ayo Momodu and Jonathan Orukpe respectively, 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom bungalow as part of efforts to improve their well-being.
Ebomhiana Musa, the Chief Press Secretary to the deputy governor, who made this known in a statement, noted that the handover took place on Tuesday, 12th December 2023, at Ute, Umagbae South, Uhunmwonde LGA.
According to the statement, Jonathan Orukpe, an indigene of Ewohimi, Esan, Edo Central has been an integral part of the Edo State Deputy Governor’s journey since 2007, fostering a professional relationship that spans over a decade.
This enduring connection culminated in a remarkable display of appreciation, as the Deputy Governor today commissioned a distinguishingly furnished 4-bedroom bungalow with courtyards for Jonathan.
“This generous act is not an isolated incident but rather part of a pattern showcasing the Deputy Governor’s commitment to nurturing bonds.
“A poignant example is the previous construction and inauguration of an equivalent bungalow for the late Monday Osaigbovho, the Deputy Governor’s erstwhile driver while he was the majority leader in Edo State House of Assembly. Monday was from Uromi, Edo Central but retired in 2015 and died some years later. Monday’s service is being remembered and honored posthumously yearly by the Deputy Governor” the Spokesman of the deputy governor added.
He further noted that the spirit of recognizing and valuing the contributions of long-serving staff members extends further to Ayo Momodu, a driver who has been part of the Deputy Governor’s team since 2007, and who received a parallel gesture with the construction, furnished, and commissioning of a comparable bungalow in Axis in Benin. Ayo is a native of South Ibie in Etsako West LGA of Edo North.
“These actions underscore not only the Deputy Governor’s appreciation for enduring relationships but also emphasize the significance he places on the contributions of individuals at all levels of his team.
“It is a testament to the understanding of the importance of workers across various roles and cadres in the administration.
“This commitment to loyalty, even beyond active service, reflects the Deputy Governor’s ethos of keeping and valuing relationships, making it a noteworthy and commendable aspect of his leadership” reads the statement in parts.
