The ongoing Edo Resident Identity Card project, according to Edo State Governor Mr. Godwin Obaseki, will supply data to improve the planning and execution of government programs and projects, guaranteeing a fair distribution of services to all communities in the state.
Speaking to reporters in Benin City, Obaseki stated that the government will be able to expedite the delivery of health, education, and other social service programs to the populace thanks to the data gathered through the project.
He said, “We are now implementing the Edo Resident Identity Card, which will furnish citizen data to facilitate government planning and service delivery throughout the state.
“We will have data on residents and their core demographics with the card that is linked to the National Identity Card, and we will also be able to fast track delivery of programs across health, education, and other social services to the people,”
The governor reaffirmed the government’s commitment to putting Edo on a sustainable growth and development path, saying, “We are making good progress on the preparation of the Edo State 30-year development plan, Benin Urban Plan, and Edo Regional Plans.”
“We are sending out enumerators to gather the data and information needed to finalize these master plans, and I beg the people to cooperate with them. Along with this, we have established a New Town Development Agency to design and plan multiple new towns throughout the state. In all of these projects, there will be extensive stakeholder consultations and engagements.”
He said, “We are really impressed with the arrival of big-ticket investors in the creative and entertainment sectors in the state. The launch of the tourism master plan has been well received by industry players. Building of the Benin Cultural District, a key component of the tourism master plan, has started. We have gained the backing of foreign partners for the archaeological and cultural district projects, which will establish Edo as a major hub for international travel and culture in the coming year.”
