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From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin
Edo State governor, Monday Okpebholo, has reiterated his commitment to improving the security situation in the state with the view to boosting investors confidence and drive economic progress.
He gave the assurance during the pre-launching ceremony of the Skywise Group Tower in Benin City.
Represented by his deputy, Dennis Idahosa, Okpebholo said he has been able to tackle cultism and other violent crimes in the state adding that insecurity is a bane to economic progress as no investors would invest in a place that is not safe.
“The governor has asked me to represent him. And he has asked me to tell you a few things. First, to assure you that your investment in Edo is safe and secured.
“Secondly, his excellency the executive governor when we came into office, Edo was faced with a lot of insecurity but as we speak, it has been reduced to the barest minimum. Issue of cultism is being completely destroyed. Same time last year, you hear them counting scores like chicken.
“But today, all those are things of the past, courtesy of senator Monday Okpebholo. Please a round of applause for my governor. Why am I saying this? For business to thrive in any society, any state, any community, security must be addressed. And as we speak today by the grace of God, everything about security is the first priority of the executive governor of the state.
“I want to assure you that the government of Edo state will also patronize you, patronize you greatly to ensure that your business meet your highest desire from Edo and not only from the citizens but from the government. And lastly, we are going to be praying for you because we are almost at the same age.
“And when I see visionary leaders like you, you know, they inspire the younger ones to do more because there’s nothing impossible”, Okpebholo said.
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In his remarks, the Chief Executive Officer of Skywise, Dr. Elvis Abuyere, said the company had its property demolished in some parts of the country and that despite that little setback, the company finally decided to tow the path of the old saying that says charity begins at home.
He said this is the reason the owner of the company decided to come back to Edo to setup the Skywise.
“For those who have known us for over a decade, we are known for excellence, we are known for impact, and we are known for results but fortunately, we trying to round up the 2025 despite the many issues that we actually have encountered this year.
“For those who have been following us lately, you realize that we have some challenges in Lagos. One of our premises in Lagos was demolished and also we also have in Abuja that was demolished.
“And when we were having our discussion, we realized that for the saying that goes this way, says charity begins at home. So, we thought it wise to begin the journey of Sky wisely because what we believe at the management team. We are just starting and that is true. I will believe that Benin and Edo state actually are untapped market for our business.
“For those who know us, you realize that we are into investments, loan facilities, automobiles, luxury automobiles, and we believe that you know, when we’re putting this together, people are saying, ah, you are into luxury.
“Why are you coming to Benin? People don’t know how to buy. I say no, there’s a saying that goes this way. Only 1% of the Nigerian population drive a brand new car. But we have said we ‘ll increase that number to ensure that we have a lot of percentage of Nigerians drive a brand new car. And that is one of the reasons we came to Benin this day. If you look at the showroom downstairs, you will see all the brand new cars from 2024 to 25, even 2026”, Abuyere said.
Dr. Abuyere added that Nigerians don’t need to break the bank before they could own a brand new car as the process has been made seamless for them and that all that they need is to approach Skywise.
