In a recent development, the Edo Diaspora Action Committee (EDAC), a non-governmental organization, expressed distrust and disapproval of the Edo State Government’s decision to establish traditional councils in all 18 councils of the state, particularly in Edo South. Moreover, the group raised concerns over Governor Godwin Obaseki’s alleged withholding of […]
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The Edo State Government has initiated a project to tap into renewable energy sources. This initiative, in collaboration with experts and institutions, aims to equip the youth with skills in solar energy, wind power, and other sustainable technologies. The goal is not only to prepare them for future job markets […]
In a significant stride towards boosting efficiency and delivering exceptional services, the administration of Governor Godwin Obaseki has proudly inaugurated the John Odigie-Oyegun Public Service Academy (JOOPSA) in Edo State. This esteemed academy has been set up to offer training and skill enhancement opportunities for the state’s public and civil […]
In a recent ceremony held at the Youth House in Benin City, the Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, and his wife, Betsy, were honored as the Grand Patron and Matron of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Edo State Chapter. During the event, Governor Obaseki pledged his commitment […]
The Executive Council of Edo State Government has sanctioned the enforcement of a 1979 Law pertaining to local council administration. This approval implies that all traditional leaders across the state’s 18 local government areas will henceforth receive monthly stipends to facilitate their responsibilities. As stated by the Secretary to the […]
The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has submitted the names of four new commissioner-nominees to the Edo State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation. This announcement came through a letter from the Secretary to the State Government, Osarodion Ogie Esq., addressed to the Speaker of the Edo State House […]
In a groundbreaking move, the Edo State Government is set to provide a monthly financial lifeline of ₦20,000 to around 314,000 struggling households. These households, comprised of individuals living below the poverty line, is said to have been meticulously identified and recorded in a reliable and credible social registration database. […]
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, yesterday, stated that there is no plan to impeach his deputy, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu. The governor, however, noted that the move by Shaibu seeking a court order to stop his purported impeachment is preemptive ahead of his defection to the All […]
The Edo State Government has taken a forward-thinking approach by encouraging communities hosting mineral and mining operations to collaborate closely with the government when giving mining permissions. This appeal for partnership was made during a gathering of stakeholders in the solid minerals community, an event orchestrated by the Ministry of […]
In a recent development, a Federal High Court in Abuja has issued a provisional order barring Godwin Obaseki, the Governor of Edo State, from impeaching his Deputy, Comrade Phillip Shuaibu. This order was given by Justice Ahmed Ramat Mohammed in response to a motion filed by Shuaibu seeking protection against […]