Why I named Edo arena after Rema – Gov Obaseki opens up

Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has given reasons for naming the Edo Arena after Benin-born singer Divine Ikubor, known by his stage name, Rema.

TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) learnt that Rema and Governor Obaseki laid a block on the Edo Arena site at a groundbreaking ceremony in Benin on Wednesday.

The singer attended the groundbreaking ceremony with the Edo State governor as part of his homecoming concert at the Ogbe Stadium.

Speaking Obaseki via the microblogging platform, X, formerly Twitter, said the 23-year-old remains an ambassador of Benin and Edo State. 

According to the Governor, the Edo Arena, which he renamed Rema Dome, would attract visitors and international stars to Benin and boost the state’s tourism potential.

Obaseki wrote, “It was a pleasure to have our global music icon @heisrema, join me in performing the groundbreaking ceremony for the 6,000-capacity Edo Arena. The arena, which will be called ‘Rema’s Dome,’ is located at the former Garrick Memorial School Ground on Ekenhuan Road in Benin City.”

He explained the Rema Dome would allow visitors to “experience our rich culture and what we have to offer, which will create employment opportunities for our youths.”

Edo State Governor reaffirmed the commitment of his administration to attracting investment into the state by boosting tourism.