Divine Ikubor popularly known as Rema joined Governor Godwin Obaseki to perform the groundbreaking ceremony for the 6000-capacity Edo Arena. The arena, which will be called ‘Rema Dome,’ is located at the former Garrick Memorial School ground on Ekehuan Road in the state capital.
The site, which spans about 5 hectares of land, is envisioned as an entertainment hub that will host a wide range of events—from concerts and national conferences to symposiums and other large gatherings.The arena will attract more visitors to the state, allowing them to experience the rich culture of the Edo people and what they have to offer, which will create employment opportunities for our youths.
Governor Obaseki thanked the Afro beat star and others for being part of the ground breaking ceremony .
“With someone of the calibre and fame associated with the arena, it automatically becomes a global project. Only few could have imagined that Rema, who was one of the backstage acts at my inauguration in 2016, would achieve global sensation status by 2024. Or that Edo Queens, who joined our women’s football league barely three years ago, would go on to conquer West Africa and be poised for African dominance”.
“These are just a few anecdotes of the resurgence of the great Edo nation.I am deeply grateful to all the distinguished guests and citizens who took the time to grace the banquet celebrating the 33rd anniversary of the creation of Edo State. Together, we have worked diligently to reset our dear state on the path of greatness”.
“By the grace of God, by November, I will hand over the baton of administration to a team player who will continue the race of governance and maintain the upward trajectory we have started”, Governor Obaseki explained.
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