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COVID-19 second wave: Edo Govt tasks residents to protect elderly persons

The Edo State Government has urged residents in the state to take responsibility for protecting elderly persons who are most vulnerable to coronavirus (COVID-19), in the wake of the second wave of the pandemic. Secretary to the State Government,…
Edo takes enlightenment campaign on COVID-19 second wave to eateries, public cafes, others

The Edo State Government has intensified the campaign to inform and educate the public about the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic, admonishing them to abide by the public health and safety protocols outlined to safeguard them from contracting the…
COVID-19: Edo govt reactivates isolation, treatment centres, contact tracing network

With new cases of coronavirus rising daily in the wake of the second wave of the pandemic, the Edo State Government has reactivated isolation and treatment centres in the state, four molecular PCR laboratories and its contact tracing network to…
GOVERNOR GODWIN OBASEKI’S ADDRESS ON COVID19 SECOND WAVE IN EDO STATE ON DECEMBER 23, 2020

Compliments of the season to you my great people of Edo State. The reason why I decided to address you today is to bring to your attention that a second wave of covid-19, which has been ravaging the world, has…
Obaseki rolls out measures to check COVID-19 second wave in Edo

…reviews curfew from 12am to 4am daily … facemasks now mandatory in public places; schools shut till Jan 18 … active COVID-19 cases now 32 The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has rolled out measures to halt the spread…
Obaseki signs N164.7bn Edo 2021 appropriation bill into law

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has signed the state’s 2021 Appropriation Bill pegged at N164.7bn into law, after due passage by the Edo State House of Assembly. Obaseki said the budget christened ‘Making Edo Great Again (MEGA) budget’…
Obaseki assures residents of affordable, quality healthcare, durable roads

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has reassured that his administration will continue to prioritise the health of residents, ensuring the provision of quality and affordable healthcare services to the people. Obaseki, who spoke during a virtual Town Hall…
Obaseki, GIZ partner on supporting Edo creative industry

… says hub for music, movie production, others to be ready first quarter 2021 The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has reassured that his government will continue to support the state’s creative industry, providing the enabling environment for the…
Igue Festival: Obaseki felicitates with Benin Monarch

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has congratulated the Benin Monarch, Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, on the celebration of Igue Festival. In a statement, Obaseki said: “On behalf of the Government of Edo State,…