Edo market women hail Obaseki, Osinbajo on collaboration, women empowerment

Ahead of the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo visit to Edo State, market women in the state have lauded the healthy, impactful collaboration between the state and the federal government on projects that would have direct impact in their businesses as well as improving their livelihood.

Prof. Osinbajo is anticipated to be in Benin City, on two day visit from June 14 -15, while he is expected to be at Edaiken Market, Uselu, for the commissioning of the pilot phase of a solar project under the Energising Economy Programme of the federal government.

The elated traders in Edaiken Market however hailed the vice president for bringing the initiative to the market, noting that they could not wait to express their appreciation to the presidency for picking them out for such scheme.

The traders also lauded the Governor Godwin Obaseki, for his sustained effort to transform the state and the increasing influx of businesses into the state, which according to them, has resulted in more sales and activity across markets.

Leader of Edo Market Women, Madam Blacky Ogiamien, said, “We are excited over the vice president’s visit. We are fully in support of the solar project in the market as we no longer have to worry about power from Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) to be able to operate smoothly.

“We would love that the programme is extended to cover the entire market and other markets in the state. The state government has cleaned up the market and curbed the excesses of traders in Uselu and environs.

In the same vein, another trader in the market identified as Mary, said: “The visit is highly anticipated as the women are eager to show their support for the policies of the federal government in the state.

“We are very happy that the vice president is coming to our market. All of us are awaiting his arrival and we would love to give him a hero’s welcome as he has performed well, especially with the project in our market.”