Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has said his government will partner with religious bodies in the state to safeguard the environment, ensuring a cleaner and greener Edo.

Governor Obaseki said this when he received the leadership of Saint Peter’s Anglican Church, Lagos Street, Benin City, led by Venerable Moses Onovwuke, who paid him a courtesy visit at the Government House, in Benin City.

The governor, who reiterated the role of the church in nation-building, said it is the duty of every parishioner to contribute to the growth and development of the church, ensuring it is able to meet its expected role in society.

He said that the state government will partner with the church to clean up the area which is gradually being taken over by scavengers.