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The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said his government is building sustainable infrastructure, strengthening reforms and enhancing security to ensure the influx of investors into the state. The governor, who spoke to journalists in Benin City, said his…

The Edo First Lady, Mrs. Betsy Obaseki has lauded the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) for its various intervention programmes in the state, applauding the agency’s commitment to the welfare of persons living with HIV/AIDS in Edo. The first…

The Edo State Government has reiterated its commitment to putting in place policies and programmes to enable persons living with disabilities (PWDs) in the state to realize their fullest potential. The Edo State Head of Service, Anthony Okungbowa Esq., gave…

…targets 200,000 new jobs, distributes 21 motorbikes to extension workers The Edo State Government has attracted over $531 million in the last nine months to the oil palm sector through the Edo State Oil Palm Programme (ESOPP). Edo State Commissioner…

The Edo State Government has warned against indiscriminate waste disposal and unhealthy practices that violate the state’s extant environmental laws. Addressing journalists after inspecting Oregbeni market, Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area of the state, Commissioner for Environment and Sustainability, Hon.…

Amid worries of an imminent food crisis on the back of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine at a time the world is still dealing with the socio-economic challenges of covid-19 pandemic, the Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has urged world…

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, is at the 2022 edition of the Doha Forum, in Qatar, a global platform for dialogue, alongside other world leaders and policy makers to share policy innovations to solve the large scale economic shocks resulting…

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has received commendation from the Italian Government for his administration’s systematic approach in tackling the scourge of illegal migration and human trafficking The Italian Ambassador to Nigeria, Stefano De Leo, at a dinner…

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki and his Chief of Staff, Hon. Osaigbovo Iyoha led other top government functionaries to the 100th birthday celebration of Prince (Hon.) Albert Inegbenosun Okojie. Obaseki, speaking at the centenarian’s birthday in Benin City,…

In most parts of the world, especially in developed climes, cities are planned to incorporate future demographic and developmental expansions. When the Portuguese visited the ancient City of Benin, they were so taken aback by the city’s organization that one…