Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo has approved the establishment of a College of Nursing, Health Sciences and Technology in his community, Udomi in Uwessan in Esan Central Local Government Area of the State.
The approval was sequel to the signing into law of a bill for the establishment of Edo State College of Nursing, Health Sciences and Technology onMondayby the State Governor.
The signing of the bill into law followed its passage on the same day,May 5, 2025,by the members of the Edo State House of Assembly.
Speaking shortly after signing the bill into law, Governor Okpebholo said the school, when established, would open up the area for growth and development as well as create employment opportunities for the people of the state.
Okpebholo, who appreciated the lawmakers for working in synergy with the executives, appealed for its sustenance, stressing that, such a harmonious relationship would aid rapid development and growth in the State.
He posited that the signing of the bill into law is a dream come through for the Udomi Community as they have been clamouring for developmental stride in the area.
“Edo State College of Nursing, Health Sciences and Technology Law, Udomi, 2025 and other matters connected therewith”;, will create the atmosphere for the establishment of the school that will make the state an envy of other states in the Federation.
“While the school is established, it will open up the communities in Uwessan, ensure growth, development and create employment in the areas and place Edo State on a map that the State will be recognized through the school and hospital built for the benefits of the people.
“This is an opportunity for us to showcase our administration and it’s a laudable project to be carried out in Edo State”;, he said
The governor, who commended the lawmakers for the passage of the bill, expressed optimism that the good and brotherly relationship with the Executive arm of government for the growth and development of Edo State would continue so that the people of the tsate can fully enjoy the dividends of democracy.
“I am most grateful for the kind of cooperation I am receiving from the Legislative arm. I want to also let you know that Edo people are happy with what we are doing and how we are working together in harmony.
“Our relationship will enable us to work for the Edo people. I assure you that we will work hard together to improve the lives of Edo people, “he added.
Earlier, the speaker of the House of Assembly, Blessing Agbebaku commended the governor for embarking on developmental projects to improve the lives of Edo people.
Agbebaku, who led the Lawmakers to Government House to assent to the bill, said assenting to the billtodayis a welcome development to the people of Udomi, Uwessan and Edo State in General as it’s the State School of Nursing Udomi which will enable rapid development in the Esan Central Local Governments area and by extension Edo State.
“Members of the 8th House of Assembly are in your officetoday. Last Month, a letter was sent to us in the EDHA in pursuit of your developmental stride, a law was sent to us in the house to enact Edo State College of Nursing, Health Sciences and Technology Law, Udomi, 2025 and other matters connected therewith.
“The House has critically looked at the bill and we found out that the bill is laudable and will lead to development. We did what we ought to do, andtodaywe are here with the bill for your assent.
“In accordance with section 100, subsections 1, 2, 4 and 5 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as amended, we are here for your assent,”; he stated.
