The Edo State Government has announced plans to embark on a comprehensive building recertification campaign in Ugbor, Ogheghe, Amagba communities, and surrounding areas to prevent building collapse and ensure public safety. Commissioner for Physical Planning, Urban and Regional Development, Isoken Omo, urged the public to collaborate with ministry officials during […]
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The National Agency for the Prohibition of Human Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has recorded over 500 convictions since the first conviction in 2004, according to Barrister Nduka Nnanwenne, the agency’s new zonal commander. This was revealed by Barrister Nnanwenne at a stakeholder meeting for the Africa Network for Environment and […]
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has reshuffled the committee to enhance the state government’s response to the outbreak of Lassa fever epidemic. The Commissioner for Health, Prof. Obehi Akoria, revealed this while briefing journalists after the weekly Edo State Executive Council (EXCO) meeting led by Governor Godwin Obaseki, […]
The governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has announced his intention to partner with the federal government on the management of the Okomu National Park, to restore the park and enhance security in the area. Obaseki made this known on Thursday when he met with the Conservator of the […]
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has slammed the National Assembly for rejecting 5 bills seeking affirmative action and inclusion for women in politics and other spheres of the society. The governor, in a statement, said: “The recent developments at the National Assembly, in which 5 bills seeking affirmative […]
Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has expressed concerns over the distribution formula for the Federal Government’s conditional cash transfer program and other social amenities. He made this statement during a courtesy visit from the Federal Character Commission’s Executive Chairman, Dr. Muheeba Dankaka, at the Government House in Benin City. Obaseki […]
The recently concluded Edo Technology and Innovation Expo held in Benin City saw inventors showcasing their remarkable creations with the potential to revolutionize the nation’s transport and agriculture sectors, given adequate funding and commercialization. Tech enthusiasts at the expo were filled with confidence as they unveiled their latest invention – […]
In a bid to revolutionize the education sector, the Edo State Government has successfully trained over 2,000 junior secondary school teachers on digital pedagogy, marking a significant milestone in the implementation of the Edo Basic Education Sector Transformation (EdoBEST) program. Mrs. Ozavize Salami, Executive Chairman of Edo Universal Basic Education […]
Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has called on stakeholders to collaborate with the government in implementing policies aimed at regenerating the state’s forests. Addressing stakeholders at a workshop in Benin City, Obaseki emphasized the need to tackle illegality in the forestry sector, citing the devastating impact of unregulated logging and […]
The Edo State Government is forging a strategic partnership with the Canadian Government to tap into the vast opportunities in the state’s mining and technology sectors, driving economic growth and development. Governor Godwin Obaseki recently met with Canadian Deputy High Commissioner Teshome Nkrumah to explore ways to harness the state’s […]