Archive: 2021

The Edo Deputy Governor, Mr. Philip Shaibu on Saturday in Benin, called on Nigerians to work together in sustenance of democratic ideals so as to provide room for equity, freedom of speech and sustainable development. Shaibu stated this while addressing a cross section of protesters who were in a peaceful […]

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, felicitates with Nigerians, as the country marks this year’s Democracy Day. It has, indeed, been an eventful two decades during which the country has undergone tremendous changes, with citizens and government joined in an ongoing assignment of harnessing the human and material resources […]

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has felicitated with the reelected President of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), Mr. Mustapha Isah Osikhekha, on retaining the highly exalted position in the Guild at the recent NGE convention in Kano. The governor also congratulated two other Edo-born editors, Mr. Iyobosa […]

The Edo State Government has called for the support and collaboration of all stakeholders to restore and preserve forest reserves in the state. The Chief of Staff to Governor Godwin Obaseki, Hon. Osaigbovo Iyoha, gave the charge during a one-day technical session with the theme, “Promoting of forest management for […]

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has signed a Joint Venture Agreement (JVA) with promoters of the Edo Inland Dry Port, Atlantique Marine Engineering Services, formalising the framework as equity owners for the investment, on behalf of Edo people. With the agreement, Edo citizens are now part owners of […]

The Edo State Government, will on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, begin physical verification for all Primary Health Care Staff of the Local Government Service Commission transferred to the Edo State Primary Health Care Development Agency.   Governor Godwin Obaseki had, with effect from 1st of June, 2021, approved the redeployment, […]

The Chief of Staff to the Edo State Governor, Hon. Osaigbovo Iyoha appreciates friends and well-wishers for the show of solidarity and support since the announcement of his appointment by Edo State Governor, His Excellency, Mr. Godwin Obaseki. The show of comradeship has indeed been soothing and I am even […]

The Edo State Government has restated his administration’s commitment to the development of sports, reassuring that the government will sustain investment in the sector to restore the lost glory of Edo State and place it as a sports hub for Africa. The Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu said […]

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has reassured that his government will sustain efforts to develop the state and deliver the dividends of democracy to all Edo people. Obaseki, who spoke to supporters and party faithful in Benin City, called for the support and collaboration of all citizens to […]

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has made the case for increased participation of women in the governance process, reassuring that his administration will continue to provide the enabling environment for more women to participate in politics. Obaseki noted that women possess inherent leadership qualities that could provoke real […]