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As part of efforts to regulate the operations of tricycles and motorcycles across Edo, the state government has rolled out modalities for the issuance of Edo State Rider’s Permit to private and commercial operators. In a statement, Secretary to the…

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said that the state government has appointed a transaction adviser for the Benin River Port project, noting that the state hopes to conclude designs and fundraising for the project by 2021. The…

/.-       The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has urged manufacturers and Nigeria’s industrious youths to exploit the opportunities offered by the Africa Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) to create wealth and boost the country’s economy. In…

The Edo State Government has partnered with the German development agency, the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH (GIZ), on strengthening the state’s private sector to ramp up productivity and drive growth in a post coronavirus economy. The partnership involves…

As part of the renewed drive to consolidate on reforms in the basic education sector, the Edo State Government will ramp up community engagement and extra-curricular activities in public schools across the state in 2021. Addressing journalists in Benin City,…

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said that the state government would mobilise resources to combat the coronavirus pandemic, assuring that the state would effectively manage the virus just as it did during the first wave. The governor,…

The Edo State Government has intensified its surveillance mechanism to ensure restaurants, malls, eateries and supermarkets in the state adhere to the precautionary health and safety protocols to guard against the spread of the coronavirus (COVID) pandemic. A delegation from…

I celebrate this highly anticipated New Year with you, my beloved people of Edo State. Despite the difficulties and uncertainties in 2020, the scriptures enjoin us that in all situations, we must always give thanks to God Almighty. The coronavirus…

… urges residents to abide by COVID-19 guidelines The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said that the state government would be actively engaging its citizens and private organisations on security of lives and property and in driving its…

In the wake of ease of doing business reforms and provision of necessary enablers to drive business growth, Edo State is witnessing an influx of investors in the retail and hospitality sectors.   Managing Director, Edo State Skills Development Agency…