On July 5, 2022, Acting Governor Philip Shaibu convened a strategic meeting with NPDC officials, community representatives, and stakeholders to address the ongoing standoff between the Nigerian Petroleum Development Company and host communities. The meeting aimed to resolve the recruitment policy dispute that led to a protest and shutdown of […]
Edo Updates
The Acting Governor of Edo State, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu, has called upon Guinness Nigeria Plc to lend their support and expertise in driving the growth of Enabulele Advocates for Youth Unity, Job Creation Through Sports at South-South Zonal Eliminations in the State. During a courtesy visit to the […]
The Edo State Government has temporarily suspended all activities in the disputed area between Iguomo and Ikhuenbo communities in the Uhunmwode Local Government Area. The government has taken this step while efforts are underway to find a lasting solution to the dispute. The Secretary to the State Government, Osarodion Ogie […]
The Edo State Government has provided financial support to the families of deceased employees in the Contributory Pensions Scheme (CPS). Cheques amounting to a total of N18,455,114.16 were handed over to six families during a special ceremony. The event, attended by the Edo State Head of Service, Anthony Okungbowa Esq., […]
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Edo State Public Procurement Agency, Mr. Henry Imogiemhe Idogun, has said that the implementation of e-procurement system in the State will ensure judicious use of public funds in a transparent and efficient manner. Idogun said this in a press statement that […]
The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Tuesday, said Prince Kassim Afegbua, a former Presidential Campaign spokesman of the party, has long been expelled from the party and no longer a bonafide member of the PDP in the state. In a statement, the State Publicity Secretary […]
The Edo State Head of Service, Anthony Okungbowa Esq., has guaranteed members of the State’s workforce that the new Edo Government Accuses Obaseki of Misappropriating Funds for E-Governance initiative in place in the civil service will not cost civil servants their jobs but would rather boost their capacity, as the […]
The Edo State Government has restated its commitment to eliminate all forms of violence against persons, especially the vulnerable in the State, with the support of Women’s Health and Action Research Centre (WHARC), a local Non-Governmental Organization (NGO). Receiving officials of the organization, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Social Development […]
The Edo State Ministry of Social Development and Gender Issues (MSDGI) has carried out a sensitization programme on the evils of cybercrime in the society. The programme, which took place in 25 secondary schools in Benin City, the State capital, at the same time, aimed to educate the students on […]
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