Governor Godwin Obaseki lauded the impact of the Edo State Government’s Graduate Development Program on nurturing a proficient bureaucracy essential for societal progress. Addressing the first cohort of graduates who recently completed the program, the governor emphasized the pivotal role of a robust civil service in driving effective governance. Empowering […]
Edo Updates
The Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State welcomed a total of 7,923 new students for the upcoming academic year. In an impactful ceremony led by the Acting Vice Chancellor, Prof. Sonnie Adagbonyin, the fresh cohort was urged to uphold integrity, discipline, and excellence throughout their academic journey. During the 39th […]
The Edo State Government has sealed over 14 retail gas stations, as well as residential and commercial buildings in Uromi and Ekpoma, the administrative Headquarters of Esan North East and Esan West Local Government Areas of the state, over contravention of planning laws. The exercise, which was carried out on […]
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to collaborate with the Federal Government on the reconstruction of the pivotal Benin-Auchi Road. This initiative aims to alleviate the distress of travelers and stimulate economic growth in the region. Following a private discussion with the Otaru of […]
In a promise to reform critical educational institutions across Edo State, Governor Godwin Obaseki has pledged to revitalize the School of Health Technology in Benin City. This commitment was expressed during a courtesy visit by officials and members of the institution’s Student Union Government, led by President Comrade Aloysius Igieneh, […]
In a daring operation, the Edo State Police Command neutralized three members of a six-man kidnapping gang, rescuing a 13-month-old baby in the process. The incident occurred in Achigbor Community along the Benin-Auchi road in Uhunmwonde Local Government Area. According to ASP Jennifer Iwegbu, state deputy spokesperson, “The police received […]
As the new academic session of 2022/2023 began, the Edo State Government started to monitor various schools in the state to ensure that students and teachers resumed their academic activities promptly. The state also enforced the governor’s directive to arrest and prosecute parents and guardians of children who were not […]
Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has led other government officials to console a leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Tom Ikimi, over the demise of his sister, Theresa Namorie Ikimi. The governor’s entourage included his Chief of Staff, Hon. Osaigbovo Iyoha and Special Adviser on Media Projects, […]
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has directed State Executive Council members and heads of state Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to intensify strategies to increase revenue generation and meet revenue targets. During a two-day retreat at the John Odigie-Oyegun Public Service Academy in Benin City, Obaseki delivered the charge […]
Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has suggested issuing an education bond to raise funds for the urgent improvement of the State’s education sector. He made the suggestion at a 2-day Leadership Retreat for heads of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) in Benin City, the State capital, on Tuesday, September […]