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The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has affirmed support for the new Chancellor of the University of Benin (UNIBEN), His Royal Majesty, (HRM) Orcivirigh Prof. James Ortese Iorzua Ayatse Tor TIV, charging him to leverage his over 40 years…

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, on Monday, received the letter of approval from the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria to commence training of nurses and midwives at the Edo State College of Nursing Sciences in Benin City,…

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has said the newly launched 30-year development plan is a comprehensive and all-encompassing document to drive sustainable socio-economic growth and development in the state over the next three decades. Obaseki stated this while…

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has urged young people to join the global effort to improve sanitation and end open defecation by developing innovative solutions to the burden of unsafe water, sanitation and hygiene that threatens the health…

As part of efforts to sustain investment in the agriculture sector to attain food sufficiency, drive job creation and improve livelihoods, the Edo State Government has commenced construction of a new structure for the state Ministry of Agriculture, at the…

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has eulogised late Lady Amena Eghobamien, describing her as a woman full of love and kindness. The governor who led other top government officials to the funeral, urged the children of the deceased to emulate her virtue. He said, “As for my cousins, they have no excuse not to…

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has advocated for the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) to be accessible by private and public universities. The governor made the call at the maiden Archbishop Benson Idahosa memorial lecture, in Benin City, Edo State. He said, “The contributions from TETFUND are not from the government alone. It is derived from…

The Edo State Government has unveiled a state-of-the-art soundstage as part of the Victor Uwaifo Creative Hub, for use by the state’s burgeoning creative industry, providing a space for young talents to explore opportunities in the industry and develop world-class…

To train youths to set up and operate viable businesses in the agricultural sector, the Edo State Polytechnic, Usen, has commenced two new national diploma programmes in agricultural technology and agribusiness. Rector of the polytechnic, Prof. Abiodun Falodun, who spoke…

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has said the state has the capacity to generate 10,000 Megawatts of electricity with its gas deposits, noting that the government plans to install over 200 kilometres of street lights to light up…