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–      ‘Human trafficking thrives on fraud’ The Governor of Edo State, Mr Godwin Obaseki, has said that the fight against corruption may not yield as much result as expected, especially in developing countries, if decisive actions and policies are not taken…

The Edo State Government has called for collaboration among law enforcement agencies, rights activists and other stakeholders to curb the growing trend of domestic violence in the state. Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Hon. Magdalene Ohenhen, said this…

The Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said his administration prioritises gender issues, which affect a large spectrum of society, noting that he has mainstreamed affirmative action for women in his government. Obaseki said this when he received…

· Scheme to support large, commercial farming The Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has inaugurated a nine-man committee to oversee the N500 million Commercial Agricultural Credit Scheme (CACS) initiated in alliance with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)…

Some victims of human trafficking in Benin City, the Edo State capital, have vowed to take their pound of flesh from their traffickers who lured them from their parents, with the promise to give them decent jobs in Italy and…

The Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has approved the appointment of one Special Adviser and 18 Special Assistants on Gender, in pursuance of his administration’s policy designed to give the required attention to gender issues. Obaseki gave the…

The Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has revealed plans to construct the largest auto spare-parts market in Nigeria in the state capital, as part of ongoing efforts to grow the state’s economy. The governor disclosed this during a…

In what seems to be a direct consequence of novel reforms to open up its business space, Edo State is welcoming an influx of foreign investors, as the State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki commissioned Rongsheng Glass Nigeria Limited in Utesi,…

The Governor of Edo State, Mr Godwin Obaseki, has charged religious leaders to lead the fight against human trafficking using their influence as spiritual leaders in society, especially as the illicit trade enjoys the backing of some religious leaders in…

Efforts by the Edo State Government to bring an end to human trafficking and illegal migration in the state has caught the attention of international media organisations, whose representatives are in Benin City, the state capital, for on-the-spot assessment of…