Category News

The Edo State Government has felicitated with renowned accountant and Nigeria’s former Head of Service, Stephen Osagiede Oronsaye, on his 70th birthday. In a statement, Secretary to the State Government, Osarodion Ogie Esq., conveyed the best wishes of the state government…

…canvasses stakeholders’ support in actualizing ‘MEGA’ agenda   The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has reassured residents that his administration will continue to pursue policies and projects that will place the state on a sustainable path of economic prosperity and guarantee better livelihood, through a…

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has disclosed plans to engage the Edo State Polytechnic, Usen, in developing needed manpower to drive the state’s urban and regional planning initiatives. The governor, who said this in a statement, noted that…

…insurance scheme, PHCs, others top priority The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has earmarked N11.3bn to strengthen the state’s healthcare system and provide quality healthcare services to Edo people in 2021. While N1 billion will be expended on contribution to the…

As part of efforts to tackle rising insecurity to safeguard lives and property in Edo State, government officials on Monday met with traditional, religious and community leaders in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area (LGA) to chart a path on the new…

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has approved the allocation of over 40,000 hectares of land to six firms for oil palm cultivation.   Obaseki who disclosed this to journalists in Benin City, said the step was in furtherance of…

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said his administration will, before 2025, develop the state’s digital economy and operate a technology-driven government to ensure the delivery of better and efficient services to all Edo people. Obaseki who spoke…

… to partner traditional, religious, community leaders on new security scheme to check crime   The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said that his administration has concluded plans to recruit 725 new professionals into the state’s civil service.…

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has reassured that his administration will continue to pursue reforms and programmes to reduce the risk in agriculture to attract more youths to the sector and boost food production. The governor, while speaking…

…Gov tasks constables on arrest of escaped prisoners The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said Special Constables under the community policing project of the Nigeria Police Force in the state, will benefit from the state government’s health and…