Mr Ogbeide said replacing the current transformer with a modern, higher-capacity unit would be the most practical solution to meet the community’s energy needs.
Besides the issue of teachers, he said the schools were also plagued by inadequate infrastructure.
The governor also ordered the review of all recruitments carried out by former Governor Godwin Obaseki between May and November 2024.
Mr Obaseki said his administration had recorded success in de-risking agriculture, supporting farmers and prioritising investment in the sector.
Mr Obaseki said children were no longer dropping out of school “because once we catch them from primary one, we are holding them until JSS three, so you are not dropping out.”
Mr Nehikhare said, “What we will not do is respond to inquiries in a manner akin to a school setting.’’
He said the river’s overflow had caused massive erosion in the community.
“Transparency and due process are crucial to maintaining public confidence in any democratic system,” said the U.S.
Mr Morka said alleging that the election results were manipulated without facts and figures was a clear disservice to the electoral process.
The NIPR urged the governor-elect to lead an inclusive administration.
