Governors to Nigerians: Count on higher governance in new yr
Governors throughout the nation have assured residents of improved financial system, safety and welfare within the new yr 2026.
They gave this assurance of their separate New 12 months Messages of their respective states.
ENUGU GOV PROMISES TO CONSOLIDATE ACHIEVEMENTS
Governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah, dominated out complacency within the operating of his administration because the state enters 2026, pledging accelerated consolidation of achievements recorded over the previous two and a half years.
In his New 12 months broadcast to the folks of the state, Mbah described 2026 as a yr of “quantum leap,” stressing that his administration’s optimism was firmly rooted in tangible progress already made throughout key sectors.
“There will likely be no room for complacency. Our optimism will not be summary; it’s grounded within the concrete work now we have achieved,” the governor mentioned, urging the folks of the state to stay united and hopeful within the new yr.
Reflecting on his administration’s file, Mbah highlighted the revival of moribund public property, reforms within the transport and water sectors, improved safety structure, enlargement of street and tourism infrastructure, and good points in schooling and agriculture.
He additionally cited elevated funding influx and an increase in guests to the state as proof of rising confidence in Enugu.
Nonetheless, the governor warned that sustaining progress required even larger dedication within the coming yr.
“It’s far simpler to rise than it’s to stay standing. 2026 will not be a victory lap; it’s a continuation of a journey that’s removed from completed. We should construct rigorously for posterity and resist the consolation that comes with success,” he mentioned.
Outlining his administration’s priorities for 2026, Mbah introduced that every one city roads throughout Enugu’s cities could be paved and upgraded with correct drainage, walkways and, in lots of circumstances, new streetlights to reinforce security.
OBOREVWORI PROMISES INCLUSIVE GROWTH, PEACE
For Delta State Governor Oborevwori, inclusive development, infrastructural renewal, and peace are his targets for the New 12 months, urging unity and collective duty from all stakeholders.
UZODIMMA CALLS FOR PRESERVATION PF SECURITY IN IMO
Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma has referred to as on Imo residents to stay vigilant and maintain peace, warning detractors in opposition to disrupting the progress on Imo State safety.
OKPEBHOLO ASSURES EDO RESIDENTS PF IMPROVED SECURITY DEVELOPMENT
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has assured Edo folks of renewed hope, stronger safety, and accelerated growth because the state steps into 2026.
The governor, in his new yr message, which was made out there to journalists on Thursday by his media aide, Patrick Ebojele, Okpebholo, described the brand new yr as a defining part of “hope and development” for the state.
Okpebholo thanked God for sustaining Edo State by means of 2025, which marked his administration’s first yr in workplace, noting that the journey to date has been one among regular progress regardless of inherited challenges.
He mentioned, “We thank the Almighty God for retaining us by means of 2025 and bringing us safely into 2026. It has been a outstanding first yr in workplace — with successes recorded, challenges encountered, and classes discovered.
“I guarantee Edo folks of renewed hope, stronger safety, and accelerated growth within the new yr.”
Governor Okpebholo recalled that upon assumption of workplace, Edo State confronted critical challenges, together with insecurity, deplorable roads, poor infrastructure, weak establishments, and low public belief.
He added, “After we got here into the workplace, the state was confronted with insecurity, unhealthy roads, weak establishments and low public confidence. With the assist of the Edo folks, the story is altering for the higher.”
He mentioned his administration, below the SHINE Agenda, has made measurable progress in safety, infrastructure, healthcare, schooling, agriculture, {economic} growth, and job creation, stressing that governance below his watch is pushed by sensible motion, not guarantees.
Whereas acknowledging that challenges nonetheless stay, the Governor assured residents that his authorities is tackling them head-on.
“The challenges we inherited is not going to disappear in a single day. Our roads nonetheless want huge consideration, meals safety and job creation require extra effort, and remnants of violent touts and cult {groups} nonetheless exist in some areas. However we’re confronting them decisively,” he mentioned.
Governor Okpebholo revealed that since November 2024, his administration has intensified the battle in opposition to crime by figuring out felony parts, strengthening legislation enforcement, supporting lawful arrests, and demolishing felony hideouts throughout the state.
“We is not going to permit kidnapping or cult-related violence to thrive in Edo State. In 2026, we’re deploying stronger safety methods and expertise to maintain our folks protected.
“Our safety businesses have been totally briefed and are prepared to reply swiftly to any threat to peace and order in our communities,” he assured.
Whereas assuring residents of inclusive development, he pledged that no group could be left behind and no citizen could be ignored as his administration builds on the good points of the previous yr.
OYEBANJI, ADELEKE HOPE FOR VICTORY IN POLLS
On this yr, Ekiti and Osun States will likely be going to polls with Governors Biodun Oyebanji and Ademola of Adeleke respectively, expressing hope of securing second phrases.
Adeleke predicted a victorious outing for himself within the 2026 governorship ballot, noting folks’s assist as a supply of his confidence.
However his essential challenger within the ballot, Bola Oyebamiji of the All Progressives Congress, sought the assist of the folks, promising to make sure the efficient functioning of all sectors, if elected governor.
Each leaders spoke in separate New 12 months messages in Osogbo, the state capital on Thursday.
Osun State will go to the polls on August 8 to elect a governor.
Within the race are the incumbent governor, Adeleke, who’s looking for re-election on the platform of the Accord Celebration; Oyebamiji, the candidate of the APC; and a former Speaker of the Osun State Home of Meeting, Dr Najeem Salaam, who’s contesting on the platform of the African Democratic Congress.
Adeleke, in a launch signed by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, tagged the brand new yr 2026 as “an period of victory and prosperity when residents should have interaction in electoral vigilance and activism.”
The governor, who attributed the successes and achievements of 2025 to divine assist, prayed for an extra affluent new yr for all strata of Osun society.
Describing 2025 as a difficult yr for Osun on account of externally induced constraints, he expressed optimism that 2026 will likely be a yr of liberation from all obstacles impeding the supply of excellent governance and democratic dividends within the state.
He urged the folks to wish fervently for the state for a profitable, hitch-free electoral course of.
“2026 is a defining second for Osun State because the election yr for the governorship ballot. Some individuals are busy beating the drums of conflict. We must always pray to God to disappoint them and to make their plots come to nought.
“Election will not be conflict; it’s the train of sovereignty by the folks. It is a democracy the place folks reserve the proper to vote for leaders of their selection. Any try to deny the folks their rights to vote quantities to undermining the democratic lifetime of the state,” he mentioned.
He additional mentioned, “These looking for energy by means of inflicting hardship on the Osun folks will fail on the polls. Folks will certainly use their votes to punish these behind the unlawful seizure of Osun funds. There may be no shortcut to energy in a real democracy; the votes and voices of the individuals are the undiluted channels.
“Osun is having fun with good governance, and I name on our folks and residents to stand up in defence of their constitutional rights. We should guarantee our vote counts; we should defend our rights to get pleasure from good governance as enshrined within the structure.
“We’re decided to safe one other victory on the August ballot; our strengths are in God and the folks whom now we have served evidently within the final three years. I’ll beat my challengers in additional than 28 of the 30 native governments in Osun state.”
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, mentioned on Thursday that the state, below his watch, had made outstanding progress with the completion of key tasks and execution of life-changing programmes and insurance policies.
Oyebanji, who promised to maintain the speedy growth being witnessed throughout all sectors of the state financial system, declared 2026 a yr of limitless alternatives for the federal government and folks of the state.
The governor, who spoke in his statewide broadcast to mark the New 12 months, expressed appreciation to God and the Ekiti folks for what he described as “outstanding achievements of 2025”, as he assured that his administration would develop on the present achievements and set greater bars within the New 12 months.
He mentioned, “Let me guarantee all Ekiti those who your safety stays our primary precedence. I’m effectively conscious of your considerations in regards to the safety of our state within the gentle of what’s occurring in our neighbouring states. Be assured that we’re very deliberate, proactive and strategic within the safety of our state. By God’s grace, Ekiti will proceed to know peace.”
Oyebanji enjoined all political stakeholders to be civil and preserve peace because the June 20 governorship election approached, promising to make sure a political area devoid of intimidation and actions that would set off violence.
He mentioned, “I wish to register my appreciation to all of the political stakeholders within the state for the maturity with which we’re enjoying our electoral politics. I wish to name on all events, that as we go to the polls in June for the governorship election, we should always do every thing potential to not undermine the safety of the State.
“On my half because the incumbent governor and candidate of the All Progressives Congress, I wish to guarantee you that I’ll make sure the political area is freed from intimidation and unhealthy political actions that may doubtlessly ignite violence. I urge all celebration leaders and candidates to toe the identical line.”
The governor, who expressed delight that he was in a position to fulfil the promise to finish ongoing tasks within the state, each inherited and new ones began by his administration, mentioned that a few of which had been nonetheless ongoing, could be delivered earlier than the expiry of his present time period of workplace.
He mentioned, “Let me use this chance to congratulate all of us on the profitable completion of the Ekiti Agro-Allied Worldwide Cargo Airport and the graduation of business flights about 20 days in the past. With the airport now working, our state is open to extra {economic} development by means of funding alternatives, tourism growth and export potential.
“Within the present yr, we’ll speed up work on the second overhead bridge ongoing in Ado Ekiti. The primary part of the Ring Highway mission has been accomplished and commissioned. It’s our hope that the second part will begin quickly.
“Equally, the yr 2026 will witness huge township street development and rehabilitation. Because it has been indicated within the funds for the yr, we will likely be embarking on a large-scale street rehabilitation mission throughout the native authorities areas and communities,” he mentioned.
Oyebanji mentioned that his administration would make investments extra in infrastructure, overhaul of the well being sector, extra rural growth, extra consideration to the schooling sector, funding in youth industrial agriculture to create extra jobs and enhance meals safety on the power of the current distribution of N1.4billion, as revenue for the yr to the taking part youths within the Convey-Again-the Youths-in Agriculture mission.
He hailed President Bola Tinubu for the Federal Authorities’s large assist for Ekiti State, as he hailed the president for the approval for speedy reconstruction of the Itawure – Aramoko – Ado Highway, because the contractor had moved to the positioning, whereas additionally extending his appreciation to the Federal Authorities and its businesses in Ekiti for his or her cooperation.
Oyebanji additionally acknowledged the assist of the Nationwide Meeting members led by the Senate Chief, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele; Ekiti State Home of Meeting members, State Government Council, serving and former political workplace holders, conventional rulers, non secular leaders and different stakeholders for his or her contribution to the expansion of the state below his watch.