Year 2022
Obaseki visits, commiserates with family of late Edo NLC Chair
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has commiserated with the family of the late chairman of the state chapter of the Nigerian Labour Congress, Comrade Sunny Osayande. Obaseki, who led other top government functionaries on a condolence visit to…
Obaseki to partner institute of town planners on urban devt
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said his administration will partner with the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP) on the realization of the state’s urban master plan, aimed at driving sustainable socio-economic growth and development in the…
Obaseki swears in 14 new permanent secretaries, as Edo readies for e-governance switchover February 1
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, on Tuesday, swore in 14 new permanent secretaries, urging them on the delivery of efficient and quality services to Edo people. Obaseki, at the swearing-in of the new permanent secretaries, comprising nine males…
Obaseki assures speedy completion of police project in Orhionmwon, others to boost security in Edo communities
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has reassured the government’s commitment to ensure the speedy completion of the Police Area Command Office in Urhomehe, Orhionmwon Local Government Area, and other projects across communities in the state to improve security…
Int’l Education Day: Obaseki urges more resilient, equitable systems to tackle learning poverty
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has called for increased collaboration among global stakeholders to build a more effective, equitable and resilient education system so as to tackle learning poverty and improve access to inclusive and quality education. Obaseki…
Edo retail sector booms, as new entrants disrupt market
… experts see rise in tax revenue On the back of a favourable investment climate, Edo State is proving to be the new bride of investors in the retail business, with the growing number of businesses opening in the state.…
Obaseki to swear-in new Perm Secs Tuesday
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki will, on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, swear-in the newly appointed Permanent Secretaries. In a statement, Secretary to the State Government, Osarodion Ogie Esq., said the swearing-in will hold at the New Festival Hall…
Edo govt is relocating, not demolishing Central Hospital
The Edo State Government has said it is relocating and not demolishing the Central Hospital, Benin City. In a statement, the Edo State Commissioner for Communications and Orientation, Hon. Andrew Adaze Emwanta JP, said the hospital is being relocated to…
Obaseki mourns death of Edo NLC Chairman, Osayande
The Edo State Government has mourned the death of the Chairman of the Edo State chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Sunny Osayande. The Edo State Head of Service, Anthony Okungbowa Esq., in a statement, described Osayande…