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As women get 35% affirmation, inclusive governance The All Progressives Congress (APC) led government of Edo State would soon present would-be-nominees that will form the cabinet of Governor Godwin Obaseki, it emerged on Tuesday. Besides, the government says it would…

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo state has commended the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, (NSCDC) for their role in the protection against pipeline vandalism.   Governor Obaseki who assured NSCDC of his administration support in the discharge of their…

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo state has said a stable democracy was dependent on a strong working relationship among the three arms of governments, particularly, the judiciary arm. Governor Obaseki made the assertion while receiving the outgoing Chief Judge of…

Edo state Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has said the state government would partner religious bodies to address the menace of street trading by children. Governor Obaseki disclosed this when the Prelate of the Methodist Church, Nigeria, Dr Samuel Uche and other…

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Nogheghase Obaseki has promised to take bold steps in resolving all the administrative challenges militating against council workers especially on issues related to salary arrears owed them in the recent times. The Governor disclosed this…

Edo state governor, Godwin Obaseki said a bill to criminalize the illegal activities of Community Development Associations (CDAs) in the state was in the offing. The governor made the disclosure when the Benin Monarch, Oba Ewuare II paid him a courtesy…

Governor of Edo State,  Mr. Godwin Obaseki said his government would partner the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) to develop human capacity of workers  in the state. The governor, who disclosed this when he received the management of  ITF in government house in Benin,…

The Coalition for Good Governance and Economic Justice in Africa (CGGEJA) yesterday hailed Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State for kicking off the Agriculture Empowerment Initiative. The group said the inauguration of an ad hoc committee on Thursday by Governor…

The Benin Monarch, Oba Ewuare II, has assured Edo state Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki of the palace support and praised the governor for the inauguration of the Committee on the Gelegele project. The Oba, whose first official outing after his coronation…

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has revealed plans to develop the Gelegele seaport into a modern container terminal. Obaseki disclosed this during the inauguration of a technical committee to oversee the development of the seaport in the state. He said…