Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has called for enhanced collaboration among the Executive, Legislature, and Judiciary to ensure rapid development in the state.
The governor made the appeal on Friday while receiving Judges of the Edo State Judiciary, led by the Chief Judge, Justice Daniel Okungbowa, during a courtesy visit to the Government House in Benin City.
Governor Okpebholo emphasized the importance of interdependence among the three arms of government, noting that such synergy would drive Edo’s development agenda effectively.
“I need synergy between the three arms of government—the Executive, Legislature, and Judiciary. The Legislature has been very cooperative, especially with regards to the Appropriation Bill, ensuring its passage for the benefit of the people,” he said.
He urged the Judiciary to follow the Legislature’s example, highlighting the need for collaborative efforts to deliver justice and foster the growth of the state.
“My drive is to develop Edo State. We will build on our educational system and improve it. We will also support the Judiciary to ensure its success in delivering justice. Synergy between the Executive and Judiciary is very important,” the governor added.
Acknowledgment Of Judicial Role
Naijaonpoint reports that Okpebholo commended the Chief Judge and his team for their commitment to justice delivery and expressed optimism that their cooperation would enhance governance in the state.
“I commend the Chief Judge for this visit. Inclusiveness in governance is crucial. I urge you to support the administration so we can succeed collectively in moving the state forward,” he said.
In his remarks, the Chief Judge, Justice Daniel Okungbowa, reaffirmed the Judiciary’s commitment to justice delivery and collaboration with the Executive and Legislature.
“We are here to familiarize ourselves with the Executive. The Judiciary is committed to delivering justice to the people. We assure you of our readiness to work with both the Executive and Legislature to develop Edo State and ensure good governance for our people,” Justice Okungbowa stated.
Governor Okpebholo concluded by reiterating the importance of inclusivity and shared responsibility in governance. He expressed confidence that the synergy among the three arms of government would translate into tangible progress for Edo State.
“The challenges in Edo State cannot be solved by the Executive alone. It will take a collective effort by the Executive, Legislature, and Judiciary to achieve our goals. Together, we will drive development and improve the lives of our people,” he said.