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The Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has expressed his readiness to commence the payment of the outstanding pension arrears his administration inherited from past governments, dating back to the years the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) held sway. Obaseki’s…

As Muslims mark the Eid-El-Maulud celebration, the Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki has urged them to reflect on and emulate the good nature, show love, and imbibe teachings of tolerance of Prophet Mohammed (S.A.W). In the statement, Obaseki said…

…proposes N79.8bn for capital projects, N66bn for Recurrent expenditure   The Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, on Wednesday presented a 146billion 2018 Appropriation Bill and Budget Estimates, christened ‘the Budget of Growth’ to the Edo State House of…

Gmail – Military officers visit Libya returnees undergoing skills training in Edo (FWD FROM THE OFFICE OF THE SA, MEDIA, EDO STATE GOVT) As part of their Nigeria Study Tour, members of the Senior Course 40, Armed Forces Command and…

Gmail – Edo kick-starts recertification exercise in EDPA estates (FWD FROM THE OFFICE OF THE SA, MEDIA, EDO STATE GOVT) As part of ongoing efforts to revamp the estate development and housing sector in the state, the Edo Development and…

Gmail – Edo State workers are paid as and when due – Govt (FWD FROM THE OFFICE OF THE SA, MEDIA, EDO STATE GOVT) The Edo State Government has described as “false and misleading” reports that it owes its workers,…

Edo State Government has assured residents of Benin City, the State Capital of its resolve to complete the construction of designated bus terminals. The assurance was given by the Commissioner of Physical Planning and Urban Development, Hon. Edorodion Erimona, during…

The Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, will on Wednesday, present the budget proposal for 2018 fiscal year to the Edo State House of Assembly for consideration.   The budget expected drive growth and progress in all sectors of…

The Governor of Edo State, Mr Godwin Obaseki, has decried the reported sale of persons into modern-day slavery in Libya, describing the incident as a “desecration of the sanctity of humanity.” In a statement, the governor, who condemned the act…

The Edo State Government has commenced the reform of the basic education sector with the ongoing schools census exercise which will provide credible and reliable data for planning while the inspectorate department is being revamped. The Special Adviser to the…