If you listen to Mr. Godwin Obaseki, the Governor of Edo State, for long enough, you would get the impression that governments can establish trust and influence the lives of their citizens if they want to. What better way to make a difference in people’s lives than to create work and job opportunities? Obaseki has a different perspective on job creation than the majority of his colleagues, who believe in hiring and firing at will. When government officials in Edo State talk about job development, they’re referring to long-term, life-changing careers that will benefit generations and lift many …
