The Edo State Chapter of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) has praised the State Government for making healthcare services accessible to the people through the Edo State Health Insurance Scheme (EdoHIS). The union also promised to support the Government by encouraging its members to join the scheme. […]
In a strategic move to enhance operational efficiency and optimize resources, Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has given the green light for a reduction in the State’s Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). The groundbreaking decision, disclosed by Commissioner for Communication and Orientation Andrew Adaze Emwanta, underscores the government’s commitment […]
The Edo State Government has launched a crackdown on residents and businesses violating environmental laws, warning them to desist or face sanctions. The move is part of the Operation Clean Up Edo campaign, aimed at addressing environmental infractions and promoting a clean and healthy environment. Mrs. Efosa Imade, Acting-General Manager, […]
The Edo State Government, in partnership with the John Hopkins Programme for International Education in Gynaecology and Obstetrics (JHPIEGO) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), has organized an impactful workshop to train front-line health workers in improving the quality of maternal and child healthcare within the State. […]
Alhaji Aliru Momoh Ikelebe III, the esteemed Otaru of Auchi Kingdom, has expressed his appreciation to Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, for the significant revitalization of the Edo Fertilizer and Chemical Company Limited. This rejuvenation has notably spurred economic growth within the region. The commendation was articulated during the […]
The Edo State Government has reclaim over 1229 hectares along the Irhirhi-Obazagbon-Ogheghe Road for the development of a new town. The land was acquired in 2017 for the new town project but had been encroached upon by land speculators. The area repossessed used to be a forest reserve at the […]
In a protracted battle between Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, and Vice Chairman (South-South) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Dan Orbih, a resolution seems to have been reached. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially recognized the candidates produced by the latter faction during the primary held […]
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki reiterated the critical role of collective action in ensuring the safety of the state’s inhabitants. Governor Obaseki emphasized that security remains a top priority for his administration. During a visit by the Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), Sapphire Shield Security and Safety Awareness Initiative, the […]
The Network for Grassroots Development (NGD) has recently affirmed that, according to the Niger Delta Development Commission’s (NDDC) founding legislation, it is Edo State’s turn to appoint the Commission’s Managing Director. This statement comes as a rebuttal to claims made by the Niger Delta Rescue Movement (NDRM), which suggested that […]
The Akoko Edo Local Health Authority (LHA) has kickstarted the scale 3.0 strategy to intensify Covid-19 vaccination in the Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo State. In a ceremonial declaration, Dr. Innocent Alenoghena, the Head of Local Government Administration (HOLGA) and Acting Chairman, emphasized the state government’s unwavering dedication to […]