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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…

The Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has called for global alliance and enactment of responsive legislation to stem the tide of gender-based violence and trafficking of girls to assure better future for girls and women. Governor Obaseki said…

…tasks them on productivity The Governor of Edo State, Mr Godwin Obaseki has assured the 150 Libyan returnees currently undergoing training of his administration’s commitment to equip them with the requisite skills for a better future. Obaseki, who gave the…

 … urges communities to protect government facilities The Edo State Government is set to embark on the reconstruction of dilapidated schools across the state. Commissioner for Education, Dr. Christopher Adesotu, who disclosed this during a meeting with School-based Management Committee…

…As Oba Esigie, Queen Idia tourist spots to get facelift   The Edo State Government is set to rebrand her culture and tourism assets, the Commissioner for Arts, Culture and Diaspora Affairs, Hon. Osazee Osemwengie-Ero, has said. Osemwengie-Ero said the…

The Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said that peaceful coexistence of the world’s billions of humans is possible with communication, despite cultural and other differences.   Obaseki said this in commemoration of the World Hello Day, a secular…

The Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, has congratulated Master Yusuf Hassan and Miss Faith Toun-Agbai for winning the keenly contested first prize in the 2017 Lafarge National Literacy Competition, which was held in Lagos State. Obaseki said the triumph…

…seeks Italy, EU, others support to sustain efforts   The Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said that the state has built formidable structures and systems to receive and re-integrate victims of human trafficking and illegal migration who…