Alaghodaro 2023: Obaseki showcases achievements at 7th anniversary

On Thursday, the Edo State government and well-meaning Nigerians took a tour of Benin City to showcase the developmental strides of Governor Godwin Obaseki in the last seven years.
The tour begins with the Benin City Mall and proceeded to John Odigie Oyegun Service Academy (JOOPSA), Golf Mews, Benin Central Park, Stella Obasanjo Hospital, Victor Uwaifo Creative Hub and Sound Stage and others places. Over twenty-two projects accomplished by the administration.
In a statement, the Chairman Board of Trustees, Alaghodaro Economic Summit Ltd/Gte, Dr. Asue Ighodalo, said that the yearly Alaghodaro Summit, has in the last seven years provided a platform for public and private sector participants in Edo State to chart the course for the State’s growth trajectory.
This year’s event is themed: “The Edo story: Creating shared opportunities in the future”. It provided a platform for residents, visitors, investors from all walks of life including Edo women to meet, share their experiences, challenges, success stories and chart a path for sustainable development.
The Chairperson, Local Organising Committee (LOC) and Executive Secretary, Alaghodaro Economic Summit Limited, Ifueko Alufohai said: “The four-day event kicked off officially on November 8, with the Edo Women Conference, which will serve as a veritable platform for Edo women to meet, share their experiences, challenges, success stories and chart a path for sustainable development.
“The conference covers a wide range of issues, from women’s participation in politics to entrepreneurship, girl-child empowerment, leadership and the role of women in societal development.”
According to him the summit will feature two plenary sessions which will be moderated by industry experts and government officials.