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Month June 2017

Edo Govt aids family of late Council pensioner

Concerned about the welfare of the family of a late Oredo Local Government Area pensioner, whose body, it was reported, had been left in the mortuary for over 454 days, Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has promised to offset…

Obaseki orders employment of 4,200 youths

In line with his promise to create at least 200,000 jobs within 4 years, the Governor of Edo state, Mr Godwin Obaseki, has ordered the employment of 4,200 youths across the state under the Edo state public works programme from July…

Benin Chief Imam commends Obaseki on governance

The Chief Imam of Benin, Sheikh Abdulfatah Enabulele, has commended Governor Godwin Obaseki for his giant strides and people-friendly decisions since assuming office as Governor of Edo State more than seven months ago.   This was as the Imam led…

Edo Govt to create Ministry of Mining

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo has disclosed that the state would establish a Ministry of Mining to fast-track the development of mining activities in the state, explaining that the state was yet to take full advantage of the investment potentials…

Edo, NIW sign MoU to establish Fabrication Village

The Government of Edo State has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Nigeria Institute of Welding (NIW) to establish a fabrication yard in the state.   Signing the MoU at Edo State Government House in Benin on Thursday, the state governor,…

Edo first lady advocates for victimised widows

Wife of Edo state Governor, Mrs Betsy Obaseki has spoken against harmful widowhood practices still prevalent in some parts of the state and country while also taking advocacy measures to address the situation.   The Governor’s wife, addressing the Felix…

Bank of Industry seeks partnership with Edo state government

The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO) of Bank of Industry, Mr. Pitan Olukayode has indicated the bank’s interest to seek more areas of collaboration with the Edo government. Assuring of the bank’s readiness to support the initiative of…

Obaseki appoints Ihonvbere, Idah, Eboigbe, Special Advisers

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has announced the appointment of Professor Julius Ihonvbere as Chairman, Strategic Planning Team, Governor’s Office, a statement endorsed by the Secretary to the State Government, Osarodion Ogie said.   In addition the governor named…

Obaseki, Rotary Club to develop reading culture in Edo

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State, on Tuesday, moved a step closer to restructuring the form of basic education in the state, lamenting that children in Edo had not reaped the benefits of basic education in 30 years, and indicating…