Mr. Godwin Obaseki, the Governor of Edo State, has issued a directive to the heads of the 18 local government areas of the state to prioritize environmental practices in their respective domains. The Commissioner for Environment and Sustainability, Engr. Jonathan Lawani, made this announcement during a press briefing after the […]
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has unveiled his plans to make Edo State a global contender, attract visitors, and bolster tourism revenues through the establishment of the Edo Museum of West African Art (EMOWAA). The governor made this announcement during a stakeholders’ engagement held in Benin City. Highlighting […]
The Edo State Government is introducing e-clinics in Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) across the state, revolutionizing healthcare access through telemedicine and ensuring affordable, efficient, and high-quality healthcare for the people of Edo. Dr. Mrs. Obarisiagbon Eloghosa, the Executive Secretary of the Edo State Primary Health Care Development Agency (EPHCDA), emphasized […]
The Edo State Government has commenced an intensive training programme for youths and women in the three oil and gas-producing local government areas of the state. The training programme tagged “2022 Aguakpa Ghe Igbama,” was organized by the Edo State Oil and Gas Producing Areas Development Commission (EDSOGPADEC). The youths […]
Apostle Kassy Chukwu, the founder of Peniel of God’s Power International Ministries in Benin, Edo State, has been illegally arrested and detained by the Nigeria Police Force, following a complaint by Prophet Jeremiah Fufeyin, the founder of Christ Mercyland Deliverance Ministry, Warri, Delta State. Prophet Jeremiah accused Apostle Kassy of […]
The Commissioner for Health in Edo State, Prof. Obehi Akoria, has issued a rallying cry to residents enrolled in the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund (BHCPF) to capitalize on the funding made available for indigent individuals in the state to access top-notch healthcare services. Expressing concern over the limited number of […]
The Commissioner for Environment and Sustainability, Engr. Jonathan Lawani, has urged market women to join forces with Governor Godwin Obaseki’s mission to achieve a clean and healthy environment. The Commissioner expressed concern over the frequent illegal dumping of refuse in unauthorized areas, particularly markets and road medians, and emphasized the […]
The Edo State Skills Development Agency, EdoJobs, in partnership with the Real Time International Film Festival (RTF), is gearing up to host a prestigious gathering of over 500 film industry stakeholders in Benin City. This marks the 7th edition of the RTF, showcasing Edo State as a prime location for […]
The Edo State Acting Governor, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu, on Friday, joined other top government officials to bid farewell to late Rev. Fr. Christopher Odia, who was brutally killed by suspected kidnappers, while clerics at the event lamented the deteriorating state of security in the country. Odia, a catholic […]
The Edo State Government has restated its commitment to make the state flood-free, clean and green, calling on the citizens of the state to play active roles in preventing flooding and erosion in the face of heavy rains. Commissioner for Environment and Sustainability, Engr. Jonathan Lawani, who made the statement, […]