Month May 2022
2023 general elections: PDP presents result of Edo LG delegates congress to INEC
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Tuesday, submitted the result of the Edo State Local Government National Delegates Congress to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Chairman of the Edo State PDP Local Government National Delegates Congress Committee, Mr. Nengi…
Obaseki’s energy reforms: Edo residents count gains, as Ossiomo Power battles BEDC for market share
The electricity market in Edo State is taking a turn for the better as increased competition among players has created options for reliable power supply to residents, who credit the Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, for opening up the…
Edo rallies 12 ministries to kick-off ‘Operation Plan Edo’ in Ugbor on Thursday
The Edo State Government, will on Thursday, May 12, 2022, commence the ‘Operation Plan Edo,’ a new initiative rolled out to recertify building plans and collect data on the socio-economic needs of communities within the Benin metropolis. The Commissioner for…
Obaseki: How we created 300,000 jobs in Edo
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said his government has created over 300, 000 direct and indirect jobs in the state in partnership with the private sector. Obaseki, who spoke to journalists in Benin City, said through pragmatic…
MEGA MILESTONES IN EDO STATE: The Revamped Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium
Obaseki’s oil palm revolution: ARPN 12000ha plantation in Edo to harvest first fruit in 2024
In a move that shows the promise of Governor Godwin Obaseki’s foresight in attracting investment into Edo State, the MD/CEO of Agro-Allied Resources and Processing Nigeria Limited (ARPN), Mr. Madhukar Khetan, has said its oil palm plantation in Ovia Northeast…
Edo PUWOV apprehends illegal loggers, urges support to protect forest reserves
Officials of the Edo State Public Works Volunteers (PUWOV) have apprehended a suspected syndicate of illegal wood loggers who were allegedly caught felling and transporting trees at the forest reserve in Imoga Community, Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo State.…
Edo trains 150 MSMEs on financial mgt, links more businesses to funding
The Edo State Government has trained 150 more Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the state on entrepreneurship and financial management, connecting them to funding opportunities to help them grow their businesses. While declaring the training programme open in…