The Edo State Government, through the Ministry of Business, Trade and Cooperatives has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, (MSMEs) in the State by setting up a Production Hub (Center of Excellence) in every Senatorial District to boost production in areas of competitive advantage. This was […]
Edo Updates
The Edo State Government refutes claims that it was ISWAP, that carried out the attack by fleeing bandits at Ibillo-Igarra Road Junction, where they burnt a Wabaizigan patrol vehicle on September 22, 2022. The State Government said there is no evidence of ISWAP or its operatives in Edo State, after […]
His Royal Majesty, Oba Ewuare II, the revered Oba of Benin, has made a plea for global peace amidst the ongoing and escalating conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Seven months into the war, the Benin Monarch expressed deep concern and frustration over the prolonged hostilities, seeking divine intervention to quell […]
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has spearheaded a comprehensive cabinet reshuffle and revamped the configuration of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) in the state, aimed at streamlining operations and optimizing resources. Marking a pivotal moment, Secretary to the State Government, Osarodion Ogie Esq., confirmed the governor’s decisive action during […]
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, is in talks with the Turkish Government to explore areas of investment so as to sustain the gains recorded by the government in agriculture, healthcare and education, among other sectors of the state’s economy. The governor received the Turkish Ambassador to Nigeria, Hidayet […]
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has instructed the Ministry of Education to temporarily halt the prosecution of parents whose children were found roaming the streets during school hours. This one-week pause was announced by the Commissioner for Education, Dr. Joan Osa Oviawe, after the State Executive Council meeting […]
The Edo State Chapter of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) has praised the State Government for making healthcare services accessible to the people through the Edo State Health Insurance Scheme (EdoHIS). The union also promised to support the Government by encouraging its members to join the scheme. […]
In a strategic move to enhance operational efficiency and optimize resources, Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has given the green light for a reduction in the State’s Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). The groundbreaking decision, disclosed by Commissioner for Communication and Orientation Andrew Adaze Emwanta, underscores the government’s commitment […]
The Edo State Government has launched a crackdown on residents and businesses violating environmental laws, warning them to desist or face sanctions. The move is part of the Operation Clean Up Edo campaign, aimed at addressing environmental infractions and promoting a clean and healthy environment. Mrs. Efosa Imade, Acting-General Manager, […]
The Edo State Government, in partnership with the John Hopkins Programme for International Education in Gynaecology and Obstetrics (JHPIEGO) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), has organized an impactful workshop to train front-line health workers in improving the quality of maternal and child healthcare within the State. […]