Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has suggested issuing an education bond to raise funds for the urgent improvement of the State’s education sector. He made the suggestion at a 2-day Leadership Retreat for heads of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) in Benin City, the State capital, on Tuesday, September […]
Education
The Edo State Government has rolled out its monitoring initiatives across schools in the state for the new 2022/2023 academic session. Under the ‘It’s School O’clock’ program, led by Commissioner for Education Joan Osa-Oviawe, the state is cracking down on out-of-school children and ensuring teacher compliance across all educational institutions. […]
Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has appealed to the private sector, members of the political class and other public-spirited Edo citizens to adopt a school as a way of supporting the state government’s efforts to reposition education. Obaseki, while speaking to government officials who went on schools’ monitoring across […]
Ten Edo citizens were honored by Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State for receiving the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) scholarship. The governor made the commendation at Government House, Benin City, during a courtesy visit by a delegation of beneficiaries led by Engineer Greg Ogbeifun, Chairman of the […]
Edo State University Uzairue recognizes exceptional talent and dedication as two staff members ascend to the prestigious rank of Professor, while three others are promoted to the esteemed position of Associate Professor. This exciting announcement was made during a Senate Meeting on September 6, 2022, by Vice Chancellor Prof Emmanuel […]
Godwin Obaseki, the governor of Edo State, has announced that his administration will begin apprehending and prosecuting parents and guardians of children who are not in school as of the start of the upcoming academic session on September 12. Obaseki informed reporters on Sunday that all necessary equipment was ready […]
In a monumental step towards transforming education in Edo State, Governor Godwin Obaseki has unveiled the School-based Management Boards and Committees in Benin City. This innovative initiative encompasses both the Senior Secondary School level and the Basic Education level, signaling a new era of collaborative governance in the education sector. […]
Ten Edo State indigenes who received scholarships from the Nigerian Seafarers Development Program (NSDP) have been commended by Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State, who has urged them to succeed. On Friday, September 2, 2022, at a reception held at Government House, Benin City, the Governor delivered the charge. “I want […]
Governor Obaseki of Edo State held a crucial meeting with private school owners in the state, urging them to join forces in sustaining the remarkable progress made in the ongoing education sector reforms. During a dialogue session at the Government House in Benin City, Governor Obaseki emphasized the state government’s […]
The Edo State Commissioner for Education, Dr. Joan Osa Oviawe, has reaffirmed the state government’s dedication to its workforce’s well-being. Addressing concerns over the delayed salaries of nearly 2,000 EdoSTAR teaching fellows, Dr. Oviawe assured that Governor Godwin Obaseki’s administration is working diligently to resolve the outstanding payments. She urged […]