A reception was held for guests on Tuesday evening as part of activities to mark the Inauguration of the Member, House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Marcus Onobun ksc.
Leading an array of dignitaries,Edo state Deputy Governor,Rt. Hon. Comrade Phillip Shaibu, expressed delight at the inauguration, stating that it was a time to celebrate the former Speaker now House of Representatives member, who has shown great team spirit and doggedness on his way to the National Assembly.
Rt.Hon. Comrade Phillip Shaibu congratulated Rt.Hon. Marcus Onobun ksc , wishing him well at the House of Representatives and urging him to remain his vibrant and vocal self in the development of Okpebholo which he represents.
Also present were the former Senator,Engr Clifford Odia,former members of the 7th Edo State House of Assembly, members elect of the 8th Edo state House of Assembly,Party leaders from Esan West, Esan Central and Igueben Local govt areas as well members of Edo state House of Assembly Commission and staff of Edo state House of Assembly.
Immediate and extended family members were also not left out , as they trooped out in their numbers to celebrate with the newly inaugurated House of Representatives member.
In his brief remarks,the Member Representing Esan West, Esan Central and Igueben Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives, Rt.Hon. Marcus Onobun ksc said he was elated to be Among the 10th House of Representatives,a feat he achieved through the benevolence of God and the People of Okpebholo.
Rt. Hon. Marcus Onobun ksc promised to not just be a vocal voice but be a game changer for the development and socioeconomic growth of Esan West, Esan Central and Igueben Federal Constituency.
Highpoint of the well-attended event was the cutting of the inauguration cake flanked by the Deputy Governor and other dignitaries who took turns to join in the cutting of the cake.