By Ighomuaye Lucky. O
The Artisans Development and Networking Organization (ARDENET ORG) has congratulated Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo on his victory at the Edo State Election Petition Tribunal on Wednesday, 2nd of April, 2025.
Recall that the tribunal, in a unanimous judgement, dismissed the petition brought against the governor by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Asue Ighodalo and affirmed the declaration of Governor Monday Okpebholo as the duly elected governor of Edo State in the September 21, 2024 Governorship Election.
In the congratulatory message, ARDENET ORG, under the leadership of Comrade (Engr.) Ugiagbe Osamuyime Xtrel described Okpebholo’s electoral victory as a testament to the trust and confidence reposed in his leadership by the good people of Edo State.
While wishing Governor Okpebholo and his deputy, Dennis Idahosa a successful stay in office, the organisation prayed that their tenure would bring sustainable growth, prosperity, and transformation to the entire people of Edo State.
According to the statement “The Artisans Development and Networking Organization (ARDENET ORG), under the leadership of Comrade (Engr.) Ugiagbe Osamuyime Xtrel, extends heartfelt congratulations to His Excellency, Senator Monday Okbevbolo, Executive Governor of Edo State, his Deputy, Dennis Idahosa and the entire Executive Council on their well-deserved victory at the tribunal.
“This triumph is a testament to the trust and confidence reposed in your leadership by the good people of Edo State.
“We acknowledge your SHINE Agenda and its vision for Security, Human Capital Development, Infrastructure, New Technologies, and Economic Expansion.
“ARDENET ORG is an organized NGO on Ethical and Socio-Economic Empowerment Initiative with focus on increasing the value of artisans to grow Edo State Economy through Technical, Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Nigeria.
“We are committed to promote Skill Development, Profitable Partnership and Civic Engagement among individual artisans, trade unions, higher institutions, corporate and government sectors through effective collaboration.
“@ARDENET ORG, We are envisioning a society with empowered artisans that drives economic growth.
“With the mission to help provide artisans with needed support to attract opportunities, sustain business growth and advocate for their rights through strategic Mobilization, Sensitization and Collaboration to actualize our objectives to increase labour industrial output and industrialization in Edo State
“As a committed body of skilled artisans, we are eager to collaborate with your administration in fostering entrepreneurship, vocational skills development, and economic empowerment for artisans across the state.
“Once again, congratulations on this victory. May your tenure bring sustainable growth, prosperity, and transformation to Edo State”,