Benin City, the Edo State capital, played host to a gathering of African leaders on Thursday as they convened for the 2024 Democracy Day Dialogue. This significant event focused on addressing the challenges that impede the effectiveness of education systems across the continent and sought actionable strategies to foster both […]
Edo Updates
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has declared an early salary release for state employees in anticipation of the upcoming Salah festivities. This statement was made amidst the inauguration of the newly constructed State Secretariat Complex. Governor Obaseki, addressing the public in Benin City, emphasized the administration’s commitment to […]
Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, Nigeria’s former President, has inaugurated the state-of-the-art Edo State Secretariat Complex located on Sapele Road in the bustling heart of Benin City. During the ceremony, Dr. Jonathan praised Governor Godwin Obaseki’s unwavering dedication to the state’s advancement and prosperity. The event also marked the groundbreaking of […]
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has expressed his gratitude to the citizens for their unwavering commitment to democratic principles over the past quarter century. He emphasized that this dedication is crucial for the continuous growth and stability of the nation. In his address, Obaseki also encouraged the electorate […]
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has emphasized the importance of politics as a means to improve the lives of citizens. He highlighted that his administration is dedicated to serving the populace and fostering rapid development and prosperity within the state. Governor Obaseki gave assurances that his administration is […]
The Edo State Government has started disbursing the newly adjusted minimum wage of N70,000 to its workforce. This move is in line with the pledge made to implement the wage increase in May 2024. Governor Obaseki had previously declared a wage hike for state workers from N40,000 to N70,000, effective […]
The Public Works Volunteers (PUWOV) in Edo State has initiated a comprehensive verification and reassessment process for its staff throughout the state. Mukhtar Yusuf-Osagie, the Coordinator of PUWOV in Edo State, announced that the purpose of the headcount is to confirm the identities of the scheme’s officials and improve operational […]
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has given his approval to the revised supplementary budget for 2024, totaling N404 billion, representing a 22% increase from the initial figure. During the signing ceremony at the Government House in Benin City, Obaseki explained that the revision was necessitated by the current […]
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki and US Consul General Will Stevens jointly commissioned the Edo State Public Health Emergency Operation Center (PHEOC) on Tuesday. The ceremony took place at Palm House, Sapele Road, Benin City. This cutting-edge facility promises to revolutionize real-time emergency and disease management in the […]
In a surprising turn of events, the Edo State House of Assembly has received a letter from the state government requesting a revision of the 2024 budgetary allocation for the office of the State Deputy Governor. This comes five months after the initial budget was reduced from N1.3 billion to […]