Archive: 2021

The Edo State Government, on Tuesday, entered an agreement with Persianas Nigeria Limited for the development and construction of a modern shopping centre in Benin City, the Edo State capital. The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, while addressing journalists after signing the partnership agreement for the Benin mall project, […]

The Edo State Government has called for patience and collaboration of residents of Ekehuan Road axis of Benin City, reassuring that the government is committed to the completion of the ongoing reconstruction and dualisation of the road and other projects in the state. Permanent Secretary, Edo State Ministry of Infrastructure, […]

Edo State, on Tuesday, commenced the administration of the second dose of Moderna vaccines across the state’s 18 local government councils as part of ramped up efforts to contain the third wave of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Permanent Secretary, Edo State Ministry of Health, Dr. Osamwony Irowa disclosed this to journalists […]

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, will on Thursday, September 23, 2021flag-off the distribution of agricultural inputs to farmers as part of the Nigeria COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus Programnme (CARES). In a statement, Coordinator, Nigeria Cares, Edo State Programme Office, Ifueko Alufohai, said the distribution of the […]

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has said the government is supporting the manufacturing and industrial sector in the state to boost productivity and reap from the gains of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA). The governor disclosed this at the 35th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the […]

…begins administration of second dose of Moderna vaccines tomorrow   Edo State has confirmed the death of five more persons who were not inoculated with the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines, with the government urging citizens to come out to get the vaccines in order to remain safe and healthy.   The […]

The Edo Government through the state’s skills development agency, EdoJobs has partnered the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) and the Swiss Government to launch a community-based reintegration programme to tackle unemployment and irregular migration in Edo.   Launching the programme with the theme, “Promoting Resilience and Sustainable Livelihood for Returned […]

The Edo State Government has urged residents to complement the government’s efforts at containing the COVID-19 pandemic by coming out to get vaccinated against the deadly virus.   The state’s COVID-19 Incident Manager, Dr. Andrew Obi gave the charge while addressing journalists in Benin City at the weekend.   Obi, […]

Edo State at the weekend received 50,000 additional doses of the Oxford AstraZeneca vaccines from the federal government, to boost the state’s efforts at vaccinating more citizens to protect them from COVID-19. The vaccines were received by the Executive Secretary, Edo State Primary Health Care Development Agency (EDSPHCDA), Dr. Mrs. […]

Edo State Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Comr. Philip Shaibu has linked the spate of insecurity and banditry being witnessed in the country to refusal of politicians to speak the truth, urging them to be bold and speak truth to power irrespective of their political affiliations so as to make the […]