Category News

In continuation of the payment of pension arrears to Edo State Government retirees as agreed with pensioners in the state, the Edo State Government is set to pay the arrears of nearly 200 pensioners after the Wednesday December 20 and…

The Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has called on world leaders to respect and protect the rights of legal migrants, as the frequent movement of people to deploy their skills and expertise across the globe has become inevitable…

The Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari on his 75th birthday, describing  President Buhari’s leadership style as exemplary.   Commending his dedication to the course of the common man, Obaseki said: “As you mark…

The Edo State Government has charged intending Christian Pilgrims to seek spiritual re-birth and pray for remedy to the ills confronting society as they embark on pilgrimage to the Holy Land. The call was made by the Secretary to the…

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, at the burial of late Mrs. Angela Gbinije, at the weekend, extolled her virtues, describing her commitment to noble causes as “unforgettable and noteworthy.” The burial ceremony of Late Mrs. Gbinije held at Effurun, Warri, Delta…

In his continuing effort to acknowledge intellectual prowess of Edo indigenes, Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki hosted Mr. Osamede Ikponmwosa Kingsley, who won the 1st Prize in the Annual Oil & Gas Undergraduate Essay competition on Friday, December 15, 2017.…

The Federal Ministry of Science and Technology has pledged its support for the various science and technology-based development initiatives of the Edo State Government. Speaking at the 15th meeting of the National Council of Science and Technology in Benin City, the Minister…

The Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has assured Edo People and residents in the state of improved security in the Yuletide season. Obaseki who gave the assurance in Benin City, said the ongoing work on a new security…

The Edo State Government has devised strategies to ensure residents in the state get sufficient electricity supply, to boost socio-economic activities. The state said the strategy is being perfected with the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC), which has jurisdiction to…

The Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has disclosed plans to utilise gas explored in the state to power the Benin Industrial Park in Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area of the state. Obaseki disclosed this during the 2017 Producers’…