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The Edo State Government has prioritised the development of livestock and fisheries projects with a programme that targets youths to revitalise the state’s agricultural sector for improved food security. This was disclosed by the governor when he signed the state’s…

The Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki,  has condoled with the family of late Pa David Ogbomo, a founding member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, describing his contributions to the success of the party as…

…as group names Obaseki ‘Most Innovative and Investment-friendly Governor’  The Edo State Government and the Atarlor Crack Team, a social media group, have called for stronger collaboration among relevant stakeholders to create a conducive environment to engage young Nigerians in…

…As Agric estimate rises by 100% The Governor of Edo State, Mr Godwin Obaseki, has signed the state’s 2018 appropriation bill as passed by the Edo State House of Assembly, into law. At the signing ceremony in Government House, Benin…

…As state ratifies solar plant proposal in Edo North   The Edo State Government has said that the state is now poised to become the latest power generation hub in Nigeria, with the coming on stream of the Azura-Edo Power and…

To sustain the on-going youth-focused agricultural programme in Edo State, the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led administration says it will in the first quarter of 2018, fully roll out its agriprenuer programme after a successful pilot scheme. Special Adviser to the Edo…

The Governor of Edo State, Mr Godwin Obaseki, has expressed his wish for the speedy recovery of Yusuf Buhari, the son of President Muhammadu Buhari, who was involved in a bike accident in Abuja.   Obaseki said  Edo people are…

Edo develops CSR evaluation framework to foster peace in oil producing communities The Edo State Government has said that its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) evaluation framework has helped in sustaining peace and cordial relationship between host communities and oil and…

…Steelmaking, agro-allied, energy sectors top list Riding on the back of the impressive outing of Azura Edo Independent Power Project (IPP), which has just begun generation of electricity seven months ahead of schedule, investors are thronging Edo State to pitch…

The Governor of Edo State, Mr Godwin Obaseki, has congratulated the Omo N’ Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, the Oba of Benin on the celebration of the 2017 Igue Festival in Benin City, which kicked off on Tuesday.…