Archive: April 2021

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has disclosed plans to set up the Edo State Forestry Commission and update the state’s forestry laws to checkmate activities of criminal elements and preserve the state’s forest assets.   Obaseki who disclosed this during a meeting with forestry stakeholders in Benin City, […]

The Edo State Government has reassured residents of accelerated completion of the ongoing construction of 5km Benin Technical College Road in Benin City, the state capital.   Chairman of the Edo State Oil and Gas Producing Areas Development Commission (EDSOGPADEC), Pastor Kennedy Osifo, gave the assurance when he led members […]

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has pledged that his administration will sustain the robust relationship between the government and security agencies to sustain the peace and security in the state.   Obaseki who expressed concern over the security challenges facing the nation, said with the inter-agency collaboration among […]

The Edo State Government has said the embattled former Community Development Association (CDA) Chairman in Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area (LGA), Joshua Edo, is not a member of the state’s security network.   Coordinator of the Edo State Community Vigilante Security Network, Mr. Yusuf Haruna, who spoke to journalists in […]

The Edo State Universal Basic Education Board has assured that the state government plans to boost Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) with the 3,000 teachers, who are to be recruited under the Edo Supporting Teachers to Achieve Result (STAR) teacher recruitment programme.   Addressing journalists in Benin City, […]

… as French govt lauds illegal migration fight   The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has reassured that his administration will continue to focus on human capital development to reduce youth unemployment and tackle illegal migration.   Obaseki gave the assurance when he received the French Ambassador to Nigeria, […]