The former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)Governorship aspirant in Edo State, Ken Imansuagbon, yesterday described as disturbing the spate of insecurity in Nigeria and particularly Edo Stste,occasioned by the activities of murderous herdsmen.
Imansuagbon, popularly known as ‘rice man’ called on all well-meaning people to “join and support the efforts of Governor Godwin Obaseki in ensuring that the state is safe for all.”
He made this call on Sunday February 14th, 2021, while receiving an award as the “Most Viable Man in Edo State” by the Edo Legacy Foundation.
The PDP chieftain , represented at the event, by Ex commissioner of Higher Education, Hon Sylvester Ewanehi, said “as citizens, we must collaborate with the state government in ridding the state of criminal elements in our midst so that peace and development can strive.”
On the award he said, “I am extremely honored to receive such an important award today. I am earnestly grateful for the recognition. I am very sure that every other recipient equally deserves this prestigious award.
“Specifically, I want to say it is a great honour to be bestowed such honour alongside one of Africa’s greatest philanthropists and successful business icon, Sir (Chief) Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion and other recipients.”
He poured encomium on the Edo Legacy Foundation, organisers of the award ceremony: “It is a memorable day for me to be honoured as the Most Viable Man in Edo State courtesy of the Edo Legacy Foundation, a group made up of credible individuals whose verdict cannot be faulted.
“Infact, I agree to honour this invite as a result of the high rating that I give the organisers who have always exhibited actof honesty in all their award programmes. As you know today’s edition of the awards program is the 17th in the series. This surely goes to show that the brains behind it are dedicated to the course of achieving brilliance in their endeavours.
“I must confess that the honour been bestowed on me today by Edo Legacy Foundation will go down in history as been the second time in less than ten years that they will accord me such a honour. I got a similar recognition from them some nine years ago.”
He added: “Apart from this award been a honour to me it is also a challenge for me to do much more. I cling on to this and with due respect I promise not to let the people down whenever the opportunity presents itself. I remain a promise keeper.
“My promise to organisations like Edo Legacy Foundation that are keen on establishing a stable and decent system is to accord them all the support and also establish an enabling environment that they need to keep on doing their good job.
“Edo Legacy Foundation’s idea of building a class of achievers that will take the state on the journey of good governance and accountability is well noted and shall be further deepened in due course.”
Some other high dignitaries honoured by the Edo Legacy Foundation on the occasion include High Chief Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion, the Esama of Benin Kingdom; Honourable Peter Akpatasson, representing Akoko Edo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives and the Vice Chancellor of the Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Professor Ignatius Akhakhia Onimawo.
