Edo State government is to have a new State College of Nursing, Health Sciences and Technology located at Idoni, in Esan Central local government area.
The bill to set up the school was signed into on Monday by Governor Monday Okpebholo who said it will open up the area for growth and development as well as create employment opportunities for Edo people.
“This bill today is a dream come through for the Udomi Community as they have been clamouring for this developmental stride in the area”, he said.
The Governor continued
“This is an opportunity for us to showcase our administration and it’s a laudable project to be carried out in Edo State.”
The speaker, Edo State House of Assembly (EDHA), Hon. Blessing Agbebaku who led the Lawmakers to Government House for assent to the bill, commended the governor for embarking on developmental projects to improve the lives of Edo people.
Hon. Agbebaku said: “Members of the 8th House of Assembly are in your office today. 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, and today we are here with the bill for your assent.
“In accordance with section 100 sub section 1,2,4 and 5 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as amended , we are here for your assent.
“Assenting to this bill today is 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 Esan Central Local Governments area of Edo State and by extension Edo State.”
