Governor Obaseki has declared that Edo State has risen from 13th or 14th place to a striking 5th place in terms of GDP in Nigeria. The governor said: “Seven years ago, Edo ranked between 13th and 14th in terms of GDP in the country. Today, we are a clear 5th. […]
The Edo State Government yesterday announced that 102,650 individuals in 1,969 communities across the 18 local councils of the state are set to benefit from the second phase of the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Cash Transfer. This initiative falls under the National Social Safety Nets Project Scale Up (NASSP-SU). Yuwa […]
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has extended his greetings and felicitations to the people of Edo and Nigerians as a whole in his New Year Day broadcast. He expressed his gratitude to God Almighty for granting endurance through the uncertainties and challenges of the past year. Addressing the […]
By Larry Jones The Akoko Edo Local Government Council has restated its commitment to carrying out repairs on Ojirami dam to mitigate the water challenges facing the people of Igarra and other communities of the local government area. Chairman of the Council, Hon Tajudeen Alade Suleman Esq who made the […]
The Edo state deputy governor, Rt Hon Comrade Philip Shuaibu has organized a dinner session in honour of Akoko-Edo Local Government health team and others. The dinner which held in Benin city, the State Capital was in recognition of their work of excellence in the immunisation against the Covid 19 […]
A multiskill vocational center has been opened in Edo State by the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs as part of their efforts to create wealth and jobs in the Niger Delta region. According to a statement released by Deworitshe Patricia, Director of Press and Public Relations in the Ministry of […]
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said ongoing reforms and projects being pursued across different sectors of the state are focused on bringing government closer to the people. Speaking to reporters in Benin City, Obaseki claimed that the state government was more transparent and accountable and that initiatives […]
Mrs. Betsy Obaseki, the first lady of Edo State, accompanied other members of the Betsy Obaseki Women Football Tournament (BOWFT) organizing committee on Monday as they inspected the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium and other tournament facilities in preparation for the second edition. The competition, which is set to start on Wednesday, […]
Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has announced the signing of the anti-grazing law, which aims to end the clashes between farmers and herders and ensure security and peace in the state. The governor made the announcement at the Edo Central Security Council Meeting, which took place in Irrua, the […]