More than 12,000 farmers across Edo State’s three senatorial districts are expected to benefit from the Federal Government’s free fertiliser distribution programme under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. The State Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Dr. Jerry Uwangue, disclosed this on Wednesday in Benin during the inauguration of […]
Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Edo State Command have foiled an attempted vandalism of an NNPC pipeline in Obazagbon Community, Uhunmwonde Local Government Area. The State Commandant, Mr. Saidi Akintayo, disclosed the development on Friday while briefing journalists in Benin. According to Akintayo, operatives from […]
The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) has given a strong endorsement to the ongoing training programme for 500 forest guards in Edo State, confirming that it fully meets the approved national standards. Maj.-Gen. Hilary Mabeokwu, Director of Defence Affairs at ONSA, conveyed this commendation on Thursday during a […]
Edo State is set to become a hub for environmental testing in the South-South following plans by the Federal Government to establish a state-of-the-art environmental laboratory in Benin City. The Commissioner for Environment and Sustainability, Mr Nosa Adams, disclosed this on Wednesday during the bi-weekly ministerial press briefing organized by […]
The Edo State Government has intensified its campaign for a cleaner and healthier state with the recruitment of 500 additional environmental workers. The Managing Director of the Edo State Waste Management Board, EWMB, Dr Lucky Enehita-Inegbenehi, announced this on Wednesday while briefing journalists in Benin City. According to him, the […]
The Edo State Government has significantly broadened opportunities for technical, vocational, entrepreneurial, and digital skills training as part of its comprehensive strategy to address youth unemployment and unlock economic potential among young people. The Commissioner for Youth Affairs, Mr. Charity Amayaenvbo, disclosed this on Wednesday in Benin during events commemorating […]
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has signed into law a bill that renames and restructures the state’s premier agriculture institution to better integrate scientific and technological training across its three campuses. The governor assented to the legislation on Tuesday while receiving the Speaker of the Edo State House of […]
The Rector of Auchi Polytechnic, Dr. Shehu S. Umar, has announced remarkable strides in academic excellence and institutional development, revealing that over 230 teaching staff now possess Masters and PhD degrees, with nearly half of them sponsored by the institution during his tenure. Dr. Umar made the disclosure while speaking […]
The Edo State Government has called on employers of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members to take their role beyond routine supervision by actively mentoring corps members, exposing them to meaningful responsibilities, and providing a supportive work environment to prepare them as future leaders. The Commissioner for Youth Affairs, Mr. […]
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has announced a substantial support package for indigenes returning home after falling victim to xenophobic attacks in South Africa, pledging N1 million to each returnee to help with accommodation and resettlement. The governor made the announcement on Monday while addressing a group of returnees […]