I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Hon. Kassim Otono on his well-earned appointment as the Special Adviser on Oil and Gas to the Executive Governor of Edo State. This significant elevation is a recognition of your competence, commitment, and consistent dedication to service.
Your appointment is timely and strategic, coming at a critical moment when Edo State is taking bold steps toward optimizing its natural resources, promoting energy sustainability, and fostering inclusive economic growth. Your experience in public engagement, your strategic mindset, and your deep understanding of the oil and gas industry will no doubt add tremendous value to the administration’s vision for a prosperous Edo.
At the Alukheidanesi Foundation, we recognize and celebrate leaders who embody the values of integrity, innovation, and impact. Hon. Kasim Otono, you have consistently demonstrated these qualities through your grassroots outreach, youth centered initiatives, and policy driven contributions. Your story is one that inspires hope and reaffirms the importance of merit, service, and leadership by example.
We are confident that your new role will be an avenue to initiate transformative reforms, attract investment, and open doors of opportunity especially for our youth and underserved communities. The oil and gas sector is key to our state’s development, and your leadership is a welcome asset in repositioning it for sustainability and growth.
As you assume this important responsibility, I pray for divine wisdom, strength, and clarity of purpose. May your tenure be marked by excellence, people centered policies, and legacies that stand the test of time.
Once again, congratulations on this noble appointment. Edo State is indeed fortunate to have a visionary like you in service.
Signed:
Comrade Samson Idanesi
Founder & President, Alukheidanesi Foundation





















