Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo has expressed optimism that some of his administration’s reforms will outlive the incoming government of his successor, Monday Okpebholo.

“The people are very aware of our reforms and legacies we are leaving behind. I don’t think because there is a change in government, they will change some of these reforms,” the governor said in an interview with reporters in Lagos.

“I’m optimistic that they (reforms ) will last,” added Mr Obaseki, who spoke on concerns about the continuity of some of his reforms after his administration. His tenure would expire on November 11.

Mr Obaseki said his government’s reforms would not “disappear” even if the incoming administration of Monday Okpebholo of the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) does not support them.

“Beyond this, in the reforms we have undertaken, we have institutionalised or started the process of institutionalising some of them.

“The people know, and I doubt if they will keep quiet for long, allowing things to go back to what they used to be without complaining or shouting,” Mr Obaseki stated.

He said workers and parents whose children were enjoying EdoBEST e-learning education and other initiatives would not allow the incoming APC-led administration to tamper with them.

The governor said his administration had restored respect to civil service, revolutionalised education, and improved electricity, internet connectivity and road infrastructure.

Mr Obaseki said his administration had ensured stable electricity to power public institutions and infrastructure in metropolitan Benin city.

He said his administration also prioritised fibre optics infrastructure for connectivity across the 18 local government areas.

(NAN)