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Illegal land acquisition: Edo warns property developers against sales of govt land, reads riot act

…urges buyers to desist from acquisition of land without registered layouts The Edo State Government has warned real estate developers and other stakeholders in the built environment sector against acquiring land in various communities across the state without following due…
Obaseki: Only PDP can save Nigeria from current socio-economic woes

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has declared that only the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) can rescue Nigeria and place it on the path of economic prosperity and sustainable development. Obaseki stated this when he received members of Atiku…
Obaseki inaugurates 12-man road safety advisory council

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has inaugurated a 12-man Edo State Road Safety Advisory Council, charged with the responsibility of coordinating the state’s road safety targets and driving the implementation of the road safety sector strategic plan. The…
Obaseki tasks on production, urges efforts to reduce wastes on importation

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has called for concerted efforts among stakeholders to address critical issues in the manufacturing sector, ensuring that the country is able to produce what it consumes so as to reduce excess wastes on…
Edo sensitises motorists, others, insists on compliance with traffic signs

The Edo State Government, through the state’s Public Works Volunteers (PUWOV) on Tuesday, embarked on massive sensitization across the Benin metropolis, to enlighten motorists and other road users on the need to ensure compliance with traffic signs. The PUWOV team…
Edo NEWMAP to leverage tech in waste management, test runs new app

The Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management Project in Edo State (Edo NEWMAP) is test running a plastic redemption application to assist in dealing with the threat posed by plastic waste clogging stormwater drains and natural moats. The State Coordinator…
Edo explores opportunities in fashion industry, opens booth for designers

The Edo State Government, through the state’s skills development agency, Edojobs has launched a fashion and style corner to aggregate designers and other lovers of fashion in the state. The fashion booth was set up by the state government,…
Obaseki pledges to strengthen Edo health care system, recommits to Universal Health Coverage

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has said his government is building a strong, equitable and resilient healthcare system to guarantee every Edo resident access to quality and affordable health services. The governor, in a statement to commemorate this…
Obaseki, EDSTMA assure free-flow of traffic during yuletide

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has charged the Edo State Traffic Management Agency (EDSTMA) and other stakeholders to ensure that there is a free flow of traffic across the state during the yuletide period. Obaseki gave the charge…