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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…

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has instructed the state’s Ministry of Education to commence the upgrade of facilities in public schools across the state. Obaseki disclosed this when he hosted the Old Girls’ Association of Itohan Girls Grammar…

The Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has described human trafficking as the greatest security challenge facing his administration and has vowed to deploy the state’s powers and resources to break the hold of the human trafficking cartel on…

The Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has revealed plans to constitute a council on health, which will assist in developing a Strategic Master Plan on Health and to coordinate activities of healthcare service providers in the state.  Obaseki…

The Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has approved the establishment of primary health care centres in major markets in the state, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to significantly reduce neonatal mortality.  Obaseki said this at the 3rd Stakeholders’ Meeting on…

The Edo State Government has assured culture and art enthusiasts as well as tourists, of a parade of the state’s prized culture and tourist destinations at the forthcoming Edo Festival of Arts and Culture (EDOFEST), holding between December 17-22, in…

The Governor of Edo State, Mr Godwin Obaseki, has made a case for stronger ties between volunteers and state governments to drive development across the world.   The governor said this on the occasion of the commemoration of the International…

Edo State will play host to the 36 commissioners for science and technology in Nigeria between December 11 and 15, for the 15th Annual Council Meeting of the National Council on Science and Technology (NCST).  The NCST, which is the apex…

The Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has commended organisers of the annual 10km Okpekpe International Race for their new status as an International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF) Silver Label event. The governor said the elevation acknowledges the…