The All Progressives Congress (APC) will today, host an Educational Grants and Women Empowerment to promote education and women’s development in the state.
Powered by Hon. Omorede Osifo, APC National Deputy Treasurer, and Amb. Western Iyamu, Convener of Diaspora Friends of Senator Monday Okpebholo, the event will have Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa as one of the key figures in attendance, while Edo APC apex leader, Senator Adams Aliu Oshiomhole, and Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu will serve as ‘Fathers of the Day’.
Themed “A New Edo Rising”, the event will serve as a major platform for endorsing the APC’s governorship candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo, popularly known as Akpakomiza, and his running mate, Hon. Dennis Idahosa, also known as Denco. Both candidates are committed to advancing education and women’s empowerment as key aspects of their campaign for the Edo State gubernatorial election
Other expected notable attendees include former deputy governors, Dr. Pius Egberamwen Odubu and Hon. Lucky Imasuen, Senator Matthew Urhoghide, Prince Austin Eweka, and General Cecil Esekhaigbe (rtd).
Professor Idia Ize-Iyamu and Lady Betty Okoebor, the APC Edo State Women Leader will feature as ‘Mothers of the Day’
These prominent personalities are expected to show their support for the APC governorship ticket at the event which will also feature a special appearance by Nollywood actor, Kunle Coker, who will add entertainment to the proceedings.
Other prominent APC leaders expected to attend include Emperor Jarret Tenebe, Chairman of the Edo State APC, Lawrence Okah, Secretary of the Edo State APC, Patrick Obahiagbon, Leader of Oredo APC, Osazee Imasogie aka Zaggy, APC leader, Mrs. Itohan Edokpolo, Edo South APC Senatorial Women Leader, Chief Mrs. Toyin Opawoye, APC National Ex-Officio (North-Central), Chief Bisi Idaomi Esq., Director of Administration for the Edo State APC Campaign Council, and Osaro Obazee, former Oredo Local Government Council Chairman, among others.
