Governor Godwin Obaseki has inaugurated a high-powered committee to spearhead the implementation of local government autonomy in Edo State. Chaired by the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Osaze Uzi, the committee will navigate the intricacies of decentralizing power and ensuring seamless service delivery. At the inauguration ceremony, Governor Obaseki […]
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Edo State’s Deputy Governor, Engr. Marvellous Godwins Omobayo, has reaffirmed his position as the authentic second-in-command, emphasizing his unwavering commitment to his official duties as enshrined in the Nigerian Constitution. During a solidarity visit from the leadership and members of three prominent transport unions in Edo State—the National Union of […]
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has officially handed over regulatory control of Edo State’s electricity market to the Edo State Electricity Regulatory Commission (ESERC). This transfer, effective immediately, marks a significant milestone in Nigeria’s journey towards decentralized electricity regulation. NERC also issued mini-grid generation permits to several companies, including […]
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has announced the approval of gratuity payments to pensioners who retired in 2010 from the Local Government Staff Pension Board. According to a notice issued by Mary Omon Arewa, the Acting Secretary of the Local Government Staff Pension Board, the government has invited […]
Edo State’s First Lady, Mrs. Betsy Obaseki, has launched an innovative initiative to provide affordable electricity meters to 500,000 households across the state’s local government areas. This initiative aims to eradicate estimated billings, promote energy efficiency, and empower Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs). During the flag-off ceremony held in […]
Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has signed a revised supplementary budget of ₦450 billion into law, paving the way for a significant boost to small businesses and capital expenditure in the state. During the signing ceremony at the EXCO Chamber in Government House, Benin City, Obaseki expressed his gratitude […]
Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has announced that the Edo State College of Health Sciences and Technology (EDOCOHEST) will commence academic activities on September 9, 2024, marking a significant milestone in the state’s efforts to boost healthcare education. During an inspection tour of the institution’s facilities in Benin City, […]
The Edo State Government has announced a massive electricity metering project aimed at putting an end to the long-standing issue of estimated billing in the state. The initiative, a collaborative effort between the state government and the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC), is set to benefit approximately 500,000 homes across […]
The well-known socio-cultural group Unuedo Renaissance, which represents Edo people in Nigeria and the diaspora, hosted a town hall meeting that was attended by the gubernatorial candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Labour Party (LP). This event was noteworthy because it shed light on the political climate […]
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has effectively provided over 500 smallholder farmers in Edo State with premium tomato seeds as part of a major initiative aimed at boosting agricultural productivity and improving food security in Nigeria. This strategic move aims to address the pressing issue of rising […]