PRESS STATEMENT
27TH AUGUST 2026
EDO @ 35: A JOURNEY SWEET AS HONEY
RTIFN Edo State Chapter Felicitates With The Government And People Of Edo State On The 35th Anniversary Of State Creation
The Edo State Chapter of (RELAX TINUBU IS FIXING NIGERIA (RTIFN)) extends its warm felicitations to the Government and people of Edo State on the occasion of the 35th Anniversary of the creation of Edo State.
In a statement issued by the Secretary of the Chapter, *Hon. Engr. Fredrick Unopah,”on behalf of the State Coordinator, *Deacon Patrick Idiake), the leadership noted that the 35th anniversary provides an auspicious opportunity to reflect on the historical trajectory of the State, to acknowledge the strides recorded, and to recommit to a future anchored on unity, cultural preservation, and sustainable development.
The statement further observed that since its creation on the 27th day of August 1991, Edo State has evolved from the ancient and timeless heritage of the Benin Kingdom into a modern and dynamic sub-national entity. That identity, rooted in craftsmanship, values, and an unwavering spirit of resilience, has consistently positioned Edo State as the Heartbeat of the Nation.
RTIFN Edo State Chapter hereby acknowledges and commends the contributions of past and present administrations, traditional institutions, civil society organizations, and all citizens of Edo origin, both at home and in the Diaspora, whose collective efforts have contributed to the growth and development of the State over the last three and a half decades.
The Chapter aligns with the Renewed Hope Agenda of (His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR), which seeks to promote national cohesion, security, prosperity, infrastructural renewal, and human capital development. In this regard, RTIFN reaffirms its commitment to supporting policies and programmes that advance the welfare of Edo people and Nigerians at large.
Furthermore, the Chapter emphasizes that the culture and heritage of Edo people must remain central to the discourse of development, and must serve as veritable instruments for economic growth, tourism promotion, and national integration. It is therefore imperative that the pride and identity of the Edo people be translated into tangible productivity across agriculture, industry, education, and governance.
In conclusion, RTIFN Edo State Chapter congratulates “His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo”, the Executive Governor of Edo State, the Government, and the good people of Edo State on this historic milestone. The Chapter reiterates its resolve to continue to promote peace, good governance, and the actualization of “A New Edo That Works For All”
Happy 35th Anniversary, Edo State.
HENRY J
MEDIA DIRECTOR.
RELAX TINUBU IS FIXING NIGERIA(RTIFN).
EDO STATE CHAPTER