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 …Oluku, Utoka wards agog over appointments, projects   The Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, accompanied by his Deputy, Rt. Hon. Philip Shaibu and other top government functionaries, commenced a state-wide tour on Monday, to thank Edo people for voting him…

The Governor of Edo State, Mr Godwin Obaseki, has saluted farmers, rural women, food processors, distributors and other actors in the agricultural value chain for their contributions to human existence.   Obaseki gave the commendation on Monday in commemoration of the World…

…harps on modern farming methods   The Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has disclosed that the goal of his administration in the next two years is to ensure that farmers in the State cultivate a minimum of 250,000…

The Edo State Government has called on residents to disregard rumours making the rounds that monkeypox disease has spread to the state.   The government also debunked claims that vaccination against the disease was being carried out in primary schools…

Governor of Edo State, Mr Godwin Obaseki, has tasked religious and political leaders to show more compassion to stem the wave of agitations across the country.   He also noted that Nigerians would have to restructure their minds if they are…

Former Secretary General of the Common Wealth, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, says that Nigeria will fare better if the on-going call to restructure the country into regions is adhered to.   Anyaoku gave this view yesterday, shortly after paying a courtesy…

The Edo State Government has approved the downward review of the 2017 budget from the initial ₦153.187bn to ₦127.921billion, representing a 16.49% reduction.   In a statement issued after an emergency Executive Council (EXCO) meeting held at Government House in…

The Governor of Edo State, Mr Godwin Obaseki, has assured the Catholic Bishops of Nigeria of his administration’s drive to improve basic, vocational and technical education, social welfare and healthcare service delivery in the state.   The governor said this…

…As new Executive Chairman, Isoken Omo takes charge The Edo State Government has concluded plans to reform its real estate sector with a new roadmap that provides for recertification of estate owners, repossession of abandoned properties and development of new…

The Edo State Government is to establish a job centre in each of the 18 local government areas of the state and equip job seekers with new skills required for the jobs being created in the state.   The Commissioner…