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The government of Edo state, on Thursday, announced cash gifts of N100,000 each to deserving awardees of the Mathematics competitions that were held both locally and internationally.   This was revealed by the state Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, at Edo State…

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has commended the Federal Government for the foresight deployed in establishing the National Institute of Construction Technology (NICT), Uromi, identifying construction as one of the challenges facing the country.   This was on Thursday,…

To generate conversation amongst stakeholders on the content, implementation and implications of the new Private Properties Protection (PPP) Law in Edo State, the Godwin Obaseki-led administration has organised a Town Hall meeting to be chaired by Chief Sam O. Ugbe,…

Edo state Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, on Thursday, highlighted some of his administration’s measures to tackle human trafficking, revealing that a special task force led by the newly-sworn in Commissioner for Justice and Attorney General of the state, Professor Yinka Omoregbe,…

Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo State, on Wednesday, inaugurated a committee on Primary Health Care (PHC) remodelling, tasking its members to facilitate the proper functioning of PHCs in the state.   This was at Edo State Government House in Benin City…

Governor Godwin Obaseki has issued a clarion call to opposition political parties in the State to join hands for building and developing Edo State, adding that his administration was ready to work with them to develop the state.   The…

The recently appointed commissioners to serve in the administration of Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State have been assigned to various ministries in the state.   This was at the first Executive Council meeting (EXCO) held by the Obaseki-led administration…

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo state, on Monday, expressed profound appreciation to the president of Nigeria and the people of Edo state over the affirmation of his declaration as the state’s elected governor by the Supreme Court, noting that the…

Former Governor of Cross River State, Mr. Donald Duke, has challenged the recently constituted Edo State Executive Council to perform assiduously, stressing that the entire nation had great expectations from the state. Duke, who spoke at the 2017 Edo State…

Edo state Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has donated N2m to the families of four victims, who were killed by suspected Fulani Herdsmen in the state. Mr. Anthony Eboigbodin, the Head of Uhunmwode Local Government Council, disclosed this at the end…