A statement by Crusoe Osagie, media aide to Obaseki, quoted the governor as saying this during a dialogue with the state chapter of Nigeria Institute of Landscape Horticulturists, who were on a courtesy visit to the Government House, Benin City.

The horticulturists were led on the visit by the Edo State Chairman, Uwadiamen Iyamuosa and Secretary, Akintoye Temitope.

Obaseki, according to the statement said: “We are launching a major initiative to grow and green our environment. We want to take advantage of our location to put things in proper perspective. We have a clear plan for the people and we are sensitive to talk about it and how to execute these plans.

“We would like to work with you to establish massive nursery banks from which you are going to get your ornamental flowers. We have no doubt of the capacity and knowledge of your body in Edo State.”

In his response, the secretary of the institute noted: “We have professionals who are part of the beautification project in most states of the country, including Abuja and we promise to bring that dexterity to the state. Moreover, no other administration has ever engaged us as a body in any major project in the state. This is a first and we promise to deliver to the utmost best.”