The Edo State Government has finalized plans to expand Ossiomo Power to additional senatorial districts within the state. This is part of a renewed effort by the administration of Governor Godwin Obaseki to address power supply issues and promote industrialization. In an interview with journalists, Dr. Uwa Igiehon, Managing Director […]
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Godwin Obaseki, the governor of Edo State, has announced that his administration will begin apprehending and prosecuting parents and guardians of children who are not in school as of the start of the upcoming academic session on September 12. Obaseki informed reporters on Sunday that all necessary equipment was ready […]
At a solemn commemoration in Ewohimi, Edo State, Governor Godwin Obaseki paid homage to the late Chief Jeremiah Aghedo Ighodalo, hailing him as an emblem of patriotism and solidarity within the Edo community. The remembrance, marking ten years since Chief Ighodalo’s departure, was graced by the presence of Mrs. Betsy […]
In a monumental step towards transforming education in Edo State, Governor Godwin Obaseki has unveiled the School-based Management Boards and Committees in Benin City. This innovative initiative encompasses both the Senior Secondary School level and the Basic Education level, signaling a new era of collaborative governance in the education sector. […]
Ten Edo State indigenes  who received scholarships from the Nigerian Seafarers Development Program (NSDP) have been commended by Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State, who has urged them to succeed. On Friday, September 2, 2022, at a reception held at Government House, Benin City, the Governor delivered the charge. “I want […]
The Edo State Government has commenced a revalidation exercise for local government pensioners in the Edo North Senatorial District. James Enoma Okungbowa, the Head of Local Government Administration (HOLGA) and Secretary of the Local Government Staff Pension Board, provided details about the routine screening, which will take place from September […]
Governor Obaseki of Edo State held a crucial meeting with private school owners in the state, urging them to join forces in sustaining the remarkable progress made in the ongoing education sector reforms. During a dialogue session at the Government House in Benin City, Governor Obaseki emphasized the state government’s […]
Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has applauded rights activist and Executive Director, Foundation for Good Governance and Social Change, Comrade Austin Osakue on his election as President of the African Forum for Advocacy and Citizens Engagement (AFACE). In a statement, Obaseki said Osakue’s victory was well-deserved, expressing trust in […]
The Edo State and the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development have partnered to examine and strengthen the draft policy in order to ensure that it is implemented effectively, with the goal of improving agricultural development in the state. During a Committee Meeting held in Benin City, the Permanent […]
Benin City, Edo State – On Thursday, the Edo State First Lady, Mrs. Betsy Obaseki, officially inaugurated the maiden edition of the Edo State International Film Festival (ESIFF). The festival commenced with the premiere of its first film at the Kada Cinema Center in Benin City. Accompanied by the Commissioner […]