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On the back of far-reaching reforms by the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led administration in furtherance of its commitment to the welfare of workers, Edo State has been listed among three states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) with valid Group Life…

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said that his administration is sparing no efforts to contain the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and protect residents in the state. In a statement, the governor said the state has…

Impressed with the revamp of the Government Science and Technical College (GSTC), formerly Benin Technical College, parents, teachers and students have commended the state governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, for his administration’s sustained investments in the education sector. Speaking to journalists…

Over 370 farmers in seven clusters across Edo State have benefitted from the distribution of over 370,000 fingerlings under the state government’s agripreneur programme, as part of deliberate policies by the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led administration aimed at ensuring food security…

…warns residents against actions that endanger aged population The Edo State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Patrick Okundia, has said the state is recording remarkable success in the management of coronavirus (COVID-19) patients as 45 more have been discharged from the…

The contractor working on the dualisation of Ekehuan Road in Benin City, which serves as the main access to the Benin River Port project, has resumed work on the site, after initial delays due to the rains. Governor Godwin Obaseki…

The unprecedented achievements recorded by the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led administration in the education sector have continued to attract commendations of stakeholders, with teachers in the state reaffirming their support for the reelection bid of the governor. The teachers under the…

Not less than 3,500 farmers in Edo State have benefited from Governor Godwin Obaseki’s Independent Farmers Initiative (IFI) designed to boost food security in the state’s post-coronavirus (COVID-19) economy. Addressing the farmers at the flag off of the initiative in…

The Governor Godwin Obaseki-led administration’s newly recruited teachers have strengthened the state’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programme as part of strategy to build a vibrant workforce to drive the state’s industrial growth. Special Adviser to the Governor…