Obaseki assures support for tertiary institutions in Edo to drive socio-economic devt
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has said his government will continue to support tertiary institutions in the state to effectively play their roles in the development of the state and country. Obaseki, who spoke during the 46th and…
Fraudulent texts: Alaghodaro board alerts public to antics of mischief makers
The Alaghodaro Economic Summit LTD/GTE has warned members of the public about the activities of a criminal syndicate which is sending text messages with the intent to perpetuate fraud. In a statement, Secretary of the board of the Alaghodaro Economic…
Open governance: Edo govt, UNDP partner on tech-enabled contracting system
To consolidate on its reforms to achieve transparency in governance, the Edo State Government has entered into a partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to deploy a tech-based Open Contracting and Project Monitoring solution. The Managing Director/CEO of…
Obaseki assures on even spread of devtal projects, as FG inaugurates four Songhai farms

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has said his government is committed to ensuring the even spread of developmental projects across the state. Governor Obaseki, who was represented by his Deputy, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu, gave the assurance…
31 firms benefit from Edo govt, BOI’s N2bn MSME Fund

The Edo State Government in partnership with the Bank of Industry (BoI) has handed offer letters to 31 businesses who have been screened and selected to benefit from the N2bn Edo State MSME Fund. The Edo State MSME Fund is…
Edo govt takes campaign against illegal logging, bush burning to Benin residents

The Edo State Government, on Thursday, urged residents to desist from illegal tree felling and indiscriminate bush burning so as to preserve the state’s ecosystem. The government team, led by the Acting Team lead, Edo State Oil Palm Programme Implementation…
Obaseki pledges more projects to develop new areas, towns in Edo

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has pledged to sustain ongoing reforms and projects to open up new towns and communities in the state for increased economic growth. Obaseki gave the assurance on Wednesday, when he received the management…
Rough days ahead for land grabbers as Obaseki sets to reconstitute c’ttee for protection of private property

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said his government is set to reconstitute the Private Property Protection (PPP) Committee to deal with cases of encroachment and land grabbing in the state. Obaseki, who spoke to journalists in Benin…
Obaseki inaugurates c’ttee for devt of science, technology, innovation in Edo

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, on Tuesday, inaugurated Prof. Kessington Obahiagbon as the Chairman of the Edo State Science, Technology and Innovation Committee, charged with the responsibility of developing a strategy that will make the state a hub…