EDO STATE GOVERNMENT STATEMENT ON THE FLOODING IN PARTS OF BENIN CITY, ON MAY 24, 2024
The Edo State Government sympathizes with the good people of Edo State over the impact of the recent flash flood across Benin City, as a result of heavy downpour on Friday, May 24, 2024. The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET) had…
Edo PUWOV concludes physical verification, reassessment exercise for officials in Edo North, Central
The Edo State Public Works Volunteers (PUWOV) has concluded physical verification and reassessment exercise for its personnel in Edo North and Edo Central Senatorial Districts. In a statement, the Edo State Public Works Volunteers (PUWOV) Coordinator, Mukhtar Yusuf-Osagie, said the exercise which commenced on…
We’ll fund N70,000 minimum wage from savings from govt expenses, others, says Obaseki
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said the N70, 000 new minimum wage for civil and public servants in the State will be funded by revenue inflow into the State on the back of the government’s business-friendly policies…
How we grew Edo’s economy from $10bn to over $26bn in last seven years, Obaseki
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said nuanced reforms by his government to rejig the State’s economy, support investment inflow and guarantee an enabling environment for business growth led to the growth of the State’s economy from about…
Edo govt warns against dragging Oba of Benin, Palace into dirty politics
The Edo State Government has warned the All Progressive Congress (APC) and other political actors in the State against dragging the Benin Royal Palace and the revered Monarch, His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, the Oba of Benin into their dirty and…
Nigeria’s current design has expired, we must redesign our system to survive, says Obaseki
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said the country’s current system is expired, reiterating the need to redesign the system to address Nigeria’s numerous challenges and place the nation on the path of growth and prosperity. Obaseki, while speaking…
Court case between brothers, Edo govt also being sued by the Enigie, says Nehikhare
…govt open to working with all parties for a peaceful resolution of dispute The Edo State Government has said it has no hand in the matter between His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, the Oba…
Over 91,000 vulnerable persons benefiting from free basic healthcare in Edo – Health Insurance Commission
The Director General of the Edo State Health Insurance Commission (EDOHIC), Dr. Rock Amegor, has said over 102,000 vulnerable persons in the State are benefitting from the State’s Equity Fund and the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund (BHCPF). Dr. Amegor disclosed…
Edo govt tasks council chairmen on sensitization for career opportunities in Army, others
The Edo Government has urged chairmen of local councils to intensify sensitization on the recruitment into the Nigerian Army. Representing the Edo State Governor, Secretary to the State Government, Osariodion Ogie Esq., made the call during a courtesy visit by…