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 […]
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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 […]
Education stakeholders in Edo State, including Prof. Emmanuel Aluyo, Vice-Chancellor of Edo State University Uzairue, and Prof. Abiodun Falodun, Rector of Edo Polytechnic Usen, have praised Governor Godwin Obaseki for introducing a groundbreaking education policy aimed at transforming the state’s education sector. The new policy is set to bring about […]
The Edo State Government, led by Governor Godwin Obaseki, and the Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management Project (NEWMAP) have received widespread acclaim for their collaborative efforts in addressing the perennial flood challenges in the state. Beneficiaries of the project’s gully sites and flood alleviation interventions in Benin metropolis have expressed […]
The Edo State Government is teaming up with local and international automobile dealers to host the Edo Car Auction 2022 (ECA 22), a groundbreaking event poised to become Africa’s biggest car auction and expo. Scheduled for April 2022 in Benin City, the event aims to connect buyers and sellers worldwide, […]
The Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has pledged to construct a permanent stadium, modern hostels, and other world-class amenities for Bendel Insurance Football Club. This promise comes in recognition of their remarkable achievement as the crowned champions of the 2022 Nigerian National League. During a reception at the […]