On a notable day for technological advancement in Edo State, the local government solidified its commitment to digital innovation by entering into a partnership with the esteemed Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The collaboration was formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed at the Government House in Benin City, […]
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At a meeting held at Government House in Benin City, the governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, made a commitment to establish a Special Task Force in the state to address the excesses of Point of Sale (POS) agents who impose arbitrary fees on consumers following the cash crunch […]
The Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki has promised to complete the Education Hub project in 16 months. He made the promise while performing the groundbreaking ceremony for the Hub on Friday, February 3, 2023, in Iyaro, Benin City, adding that although it is not in his nature to commission […]
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki will, tomorrow, Friday, February 3, 2023, perform the groundbreaking ceremony for the development of an Education Hub in Edo State. The ceremony will take place at the premises of the Ministry of Education, Iyaro, Benin City, Edo State. The hub will house the […]
The Edo State Government has announced plans to improve its response to Lassa fever in the state by activating a holding centre in Edo North Senatorial District. The Edo State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Obehi Akoria, revealed this during a visit to the isolation facilities at the Irrua Specialist Teaching […]
Dr. Omosigho Izedonmwen, Executive Secretary of the Edo State Primary HealthCare Development Agency (EDSPHCDA), has announced that the state government has identified 55 Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) across the 18 local government areas for comprehensive upgrades. This initiative is part of a broader effort to revamp the primary healthcare system […]
The Edo State Government has announced the death of another person from Lassa fever, bringing the total number of fatalities to 13. The state also confirmed eight new infections, increasing the total cases to 115. The Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akoria Obehi, said the government was working hard to […]
Governor Godwin Obaseki has challenged the Ministry of Physical Planning, Housing, Urban and Regional Development (MPPHURD) to bring organization and sanity to Edo State’s physical structures within six months. He made this call during the ministry’s annual retreat in Abudu, Edo South Senatorial district. Obaseki expressed concern over the proliferation […]
A 10-day onboarding program for recently hired civil and public servants was launched by Edo State Governor Mr. Godwin Obaseki on Thursday, January 26, 2023. This program is part of the ongoing reforms to reposition and strengthen the State’s public service for optimal delivery. In his speech at the John […]
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has said that Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) is not about going to school and acquiring certificates. It’s about education for survival and sustenance. Obaseki made the statement on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at the end of a two-day Technical and […]