Edo State is on the cusp of a digital revolution, with its fibre connectivity project nearing completion. Governor Godwin Obaseki announced that the initiative, which aims to connect all 18 local government areas, is approximately 97% complete. “We’re building a robust digital foundation for Edo’s future,” Governor Obaseki stated. “This […]
The Edo State 8th House of Assembly has approved a 60-day business calendar to kick off legislative activities for the first quarter of its inaugural session. During a house session, Sunny Ojiezele, the PDP representative for Esan South-East, and Kingsley Ugabi, the APC Estako East representative, proposed the adoption of […]
The Coalition of Registered Political Parties (CRPP) has expressed its disapproval of the recent amendments to the Edo State pension law for governors and deputy governors. The modifications, enacted by the preceding assembly, now extend to Speakers and Deputy Speakers, a move that the CRPP deems against the interests of […]
Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, congratulated the newly inaugurated Edo State House of Assembly (EDHA) members and emphasized the importance of a seamless executive-legislative collaboration to maintain the transformative reforms achieved by his administration over the past six years. During their visit to the Government House in Benin […]
On Tuesday, Godwin Obaseki, the Governor of Edo State, administered the oath of office to 15 new commissioners. He urged them to uphold the government’s mission to enhance the state’s residents’ quality of life and foster economic growth. The newly appointed commissioners include Ethan Osaze Uzamere, Christopher Nehikhare, Monday Osaigbovo, […]
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has urged Nigerians to keep faith with democracy despite setbacks experienced in the country’s democratic journey. Read the Governor’s speech below: As we mark this year’s Democracy Day, it is imperative to underscore the unwavering resolve of Nigerians to work collectively for the […]
On Thursday, the Edo State House of Assembly (EDHA) cleared 15 commissioner nominees presented by the state governor, Godwin Obaseki. According to a letter to the state House of Assembly by the state government, Osarodion Ogie, the nominees were the first batch, with more names expected to be presented in […]
Tourism has emerged as a leading economic sector worldwide and has boosted trade and opened up countries and geographic areas that lagged in economic development. For many countries, tourism is a significant vehicle for economic progress that generates employment, foreign exchange, tax revenues, and contributes to poverty alleviation. Tourism is […]
In a bid to curb the rising tide of cultism, Governor Godwin Obaseki has announced that the State Security Council will convene a meeting with leaders of tertiary institutions, youth organizations, religious groups, and other key stakeholders to devise sustainable solutions to the issue. This announcement was made during the […]
The Edo State government has unveiled the refurbished Auchi General Hospital and renamed it the Edo State University Teaching Hospital as it begins three-day free healthcare services to the people in the locality. The state Deputy governor Comrade Philip Shaibu, while unveiling the hospital on behalf of the state governor, […]