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Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has assured that his administration would not forget the legacies left behind by late Dr Samuel Ogbemudia, who was former military and democratic governor of the old Mid-West and Bendel States. The governor stated…

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has expressed shock and sadness over the alleged assassination of former Council Chairman of Etsakor East Local Government Area, Hon. (Prince) Suleiman Afegbua. The Governor, while condemning, in strong terms, the dastardly act, urged…

The service of songs for late Dr Samuel Ogbemudia, former Governor of the defunct Mid-West and Bendel, held at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin on Thursday. The event was attended by family members and dignitaries from within and outside…

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has tasked the Edo chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Surveyors (NIS) to adhere to professional ethics in the discharge of its duties. Obaseki gave this charge when he received members of the association,…

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo state says his administration will check the tide of migration through vocational training of youth to equip them with skills for gainful employment. Obaseki stated this when he received the Federal Commissioner, National Commission for…

The Edo chapter of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) has commended Wife of the state Governor, Mrs. Betsy Obaseki for empowering women through Agriculture Initiative, saying it would boost food production in the country. The state chairman of…

Edo declares Friday public holiday in honour of Late Ogbemudia Edo State Government has declared Friday, 17th of March as public holiday in honour of the late Dr. Samuel Osaigbovo Ogbemudia, one of the patriarchs of the defunct Midwest and…

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has signed a power purchase agreement noting that the agreement was in furtherance of the previously outlined power plan for the state. Governor Obaseki disclosed this in Benin City on Wednesday, when he appended…

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has inaugurated a committee to work out modalities for the implementation of the federal government Social Investment Programme in the state.   The committee, which will be chaired by the governor, has his Deputy,…

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State and his Delta State counterpart, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa have said that the Late Dr Samuel Ogbemudia would be remembered for his numerous contributions to the development of defunct Bendel state. This was as the…