Edo state governor Oshiomhole gives the widow he told "go and die" N2m

Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo today gave the the widow he told to "go and die" N2million grant for her to get a shop and trade.

The widow, Mrs. Joy Ifije, who was invited to the Edo Government House by the governor, was also offered automatic employment by Oshiomhole.

Oshiomhole had invited the widow to personally apologise to her over his uncomplimentary remark, he said "Let me apologise to you for the way I spoke to you. I am very sorry about the statement.

"I have also realised that even in anger, one could still achieve the same result that he set out to without provocative outburst.

"I apologise from the bottom of my heart, but sometimes you get angry when people compromise your efforts."