The Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has taken a significant step towards addressing the issue of cattle and livestock control in the state. On Tuesday, he established an 18-member committee tasked with enforcing the state’s anti-grazing law. The committee was inaugurated at the Executive Council Chambers in the […]
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The Edo State Government has expressed empathy with citizens over the challenges posed by the fuel subsidy removal, which has led to increased prices of goods and services. Governor Godwin Obaseki announced measures to alleviate the suffering, including a reduced workweek for civil and public servants. He said, “In the […]
On Monday, June 12, 2023, young individuals from all 18 local government regions of Edo State will welcome State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, at the inauguration of the new executive team of the Edo State branch of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN). The event is set to occur at […]
The Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has reiterated his dedication to transforming Edo into a cultural and tourism center in West Africa. This commitment was expressed during his inspection of the ongoing construction at the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA). In his words, “I am pleased that […]
The Edo State Civil Society Organisation (EDOCSO) took to the streets recently, expressing their strong disapproval of the fuel subsidy removal and urging the government to reconsider the move. The protest, which caused significant traffic disruption on the Benin-Lagos road, saw commuters forced to walk long distances to reach their […]
The Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has given his approval for the appointment of Obehi Aire Okafor to serve as the Acting Managing Director (MD) of the Edo State Tourism Agency. This was revealed in a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Osarodion Ogie Esq., who […]
In response to the recent fuel scarcity and arbitrary price hikes in Edo State, the government has launched an inspection exercise to curb hoarding and regulate the market. Led by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media Projects, Cruseo Osagie, the task force inspected fuel stations in Benin Metropolis […]
The Edo State Government has carried out a data analysis and interpretation training program as part of measures to sustain the ongoing institutional reforms in the State Civil and Public service. The training aimed at improving the analytical skills of public servants and equipping them with the necessary tools to […]
In a bid to enhance service delivery to its citizens, the Federal Government has inaugurated an additional Passport Front Office in Auchi, Edo State. This development is accompanied by the promise of a forthcoming home delivery service for passports. The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, during the inauguration of […]
Hon. Justice Daniel Okungbowa has been sworn in as the new Acting Chief Judge of Edo State by Governor Godwin Obaseki. At the Edo State Government House in Benin City on Friday, May 19, 2023, the Deputy Governor of Edo State, Rt. Hon. Philip Shaibu, the former Chief Judge of […]