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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…

Teachers in Edo State have described the state governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, as responsive, people-centered and knowledge-driven, noting that his achievements and reforms in the state’s education sector are unprecedented and have continued to receive both national and international commendations…

…NEMA supports Edo govt with palliatives for 64,613 households The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said the state is boosting its capacity to respond to emergencies with the training of medical first responders. The governor said this during…

The Governor Godwin Obaseki-led administration in Edo State is changing the face of education in the state with the reforms implemented through the Edo State Basic Education Sector Transformation (EdoBEST), efforts to strengthen the state’s Technical and Vocational Education and…

… Ovia North East, Orhionmwon LGAs reap bountiful benefits In furtherance of Governor Godwin Obaseki’s vision to transform Edo State into an investment hub, the state has attracted over N29bn private investment into its agriculture sector, targeted at oil palm…

…lauds fight against human trafficking, appointment of over 100 female aides …says a vote for Obaseki is a vote for women empowerment As political parties participating in the September 19 gubernatorial election in Edo State intensify electioneering campaigns, a women…

Impressed by the impact of Governor Godwin Obaseki’s reforms in building a vibrant technology and innovation community at the Edo Innovation Hub, a former governorship aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Engr. Gideon Ikhine has offered a grant of…

The Edo State Government has revved up measures to contain the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic by decontaminating homes and offices of about 1,503 confirmed cases, contact-tracing 4089 suspected persons and intensifying Active Case Search (ACS) activities in over 1070 rural and…

Reaffirm support for governor’s second term bid Pensioners in Edo State have commended the state governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, for prioritising the welfare of retirees and ensuring their entitlements are promptly paid. Speaking to journalists in Benin City, the retirees…