ALGON chairman pledges improved security, announces plan for solar-powered hospitals across Edo.The Chairman of Etsako East Local Government Area and Chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Edo State Chapter, Hon. Sunny Ekpeson, has vowed to take a firm stance against criminality, declaring that the protection of lives and property remains a top priority.Speaking at the Edo North Local Government Campaign Rally ahead of the forthcoming local government elections, Ekpeson said his administration would not tolerate attacks on residents, stressing the need for decisive action against those responsible for violent crimes.”If you kill my people, I kill you. Nigeria belongs to all of us,” he said while addressing supporters at the rally.
Ekpeson also commended the administration of Edo State Governor, Sen. Monday Okpebholo, describing it as a departure from the immediate past government led by Godwin Obaseki.In addition to his remarks on security, the council chairman unveiled plans to establish three modern solar-powered hospitals in each local government area across Edo State. According to him, the project is expected to commence within the next two weeks and is aimed at improving access to quality healthcare at the grassroots.
The comments have generated reactions on social media, particularly Ekpeson’s statement on tackling insecurity, with observers awaiting further clarification on how the proposed security measures will be implemented.
