The Edo State Government, in partnership with the Teen on Fire Leadership Initiative (TFLI), has organized the Teen Leader Shift Conference for pupils and youths in the state. The event which was held at the Festival Hall, Government, Benin City, was the maiden edition of the conference tagged: “My Nation, […]
The Edo State Government recently organized a farm produce exhibition to commemorate the 2022 World Food Day, emphasizing its commitment to supporting over 200,000 farmers across the state in a bid to enhance food security. Hon Stephen Idehenre, the Edo State Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, reiterated the government’s […]
The Edo State Government has introduced a cutting-edge fleet management system, MEGA Connect, aimed at optimizing the use of its vehicle assets and reducing governance costs. The platform is set to become fully operational by the end of October. At the Fleet Management Workshop, Head of Service Anthony Okungbowa Esq. […]
Edo State Secondary Schools Football Championship will have 12 male teams and 3 female teams jostling for honours from October 15 to 29. Ayoguiri Grammer School, St. Paul’s Anglican Grammer School, Ogbona Secondary School, Egori Community Secondary School, St. John’s Boys Model Secondary School, and Our Lady of Fatima College […]
As the country’s economy struggles with a lack of liquidity, Edo State Governor Mr. Godwin Obaseki has proposed an N6 billion monthly internally (IGR) generated revenue for the State to start in January 2023. This would help the State meet other financial obligations and provide funds for the implementation of […]
Two suspects connected to land grabbing and kidnapping in Benin, the state capital, have been taken into custody by the Edo State Police Command. According to a statement made on Wednesday by Jennifer Iwegbu, the Deputy Spokesperson of the Command, the suspects provided insightful statements and would soon face legal […]
In a decisive move to safeguard state infrastructure, Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has announced the suspension of three Heads of Local Government Administration (HOLGA) for negligence. The announcement was made by the Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Chris Nehikhare, following an Executive Council meeting at the Government House. The […]
The Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki has warned that the 2023 elections due to hold in February and March, will be very technical due to the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) contained in Nigeria’s new Electoral Law. The Governor sounded this warning in Uyo the Akwa Ibom State capital, […]
The Edo State Senior Citizens’ Policy, which aims to improve the welfare of the state’s elderly population, was signed by Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State. Speaking to the elderly during a celebration of the 2022 National Day for Senior Citizens at the Baptist Convention Ground in Benin City, Mrs. […]
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has urged South Korean investors to invest in the state’s Information, Communication and Technology (ICT), agriculture, tourism and creative sectors. The governor made the submission at the Nigeria-Korea Business Forum in Seoul 2022, noting that the state is an attractive destination of choice […]