In a proactive move to safeguard its forests and combat rising insecurity, the Edo State Government has initiated the screening process for 150 candidates poised to become the region’s first forest police force. This initiative was unveiled by Governor Godwin Obaseki during the Forest Plantation Strategy Workshop at the Government […]
The Edo State Government has cautioned the public against the sale and use of four medicines, saying that the drugs are being investigated by the World Health Organisation for links with acute kidney injury and over 66 deaths among children in the Gambia. The medicines are Magrip N Cough Syrup, […]
In a bid to acknowledge and honor the invaluable contributions of teachers to the education system of Edo State, the government has introduced the Teachers Professional Development Day. This exciting initiative was revealed by the Edo State Commissioner for Education, Dr. Joan Oviawe, at the World Teachers Day event, themed […]
The governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has congratulated the Muslim faithful on this year’s Eid-el-Maulud celebration in honor of the birth of the Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.). In a statement, Obaseki urged the state’s Muslim population to use the occasion of the celebration to offer prayers for the success […]
Dr. Osahon Enabulele received congratulations from the Edo State government upon being appointed President of the World Medical Association. The Edo State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Obehi Akoria, praised the eminent physician in a statement for bringing Edo State, Nigeria, and Africa to the attention of the world. Prof Akoria […]
In a strategic move to lay the foundation for the new town project at Irhirhi-Obazagbon-Ogheghe Road, the Edo State Government has mobilized a team of experts to conduct vital topographic surveys and soil tests. Led by Commissioner Chris Osa Nehikhare, the initiative aims to gather crucial data to guide planning […]
The Edo State Primary Health Care Development Agency (EDSPHCDA) has joined forces with the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Edo State Chapter to increase measles vaccination coverage and raise awareness about communicable diseases. During a visit to CAN, Dr. Freeborn Eseigbe, the Deputy Director of Disease Control and Immunization (EDSPHCDA), […]
The Computer-based Test (CBT) for candidates to the state’s public service has been launched by the Edo State Government. One thousand (1,000) shortlisted candidates will be screened for various job openings in the State’s public service during the two-day exercise on Thursday, October 6, and Friday, October 7. The CBT […]
The Managing Director, Edo State Investment Promotion Office (ESIPO), Mr. Kelvin Uwaibi, said the office has developed policy briefs on different areas of concern for businesses in the state, which would drive the sessions. He noted that the Public Private Dialogue is a private sector-led advocacy platform to identify and […]
On the occasion of World Teachers’ Day, the Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Marcus Onobun, has extended his heartfelt appreciation to the teachers of the state for their dedication to nurturing the holistic development of students through the Edo Best initiative, a brainchild of Governor […]