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., […]
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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 Head of Service, Anthony Okungbowa Esq., has guaranteed members of the State’s workforce that the new e-governance initiative in place in the civil service will not cost civil servants their jobs but would rather boost their capacity, as the aim of e-governance is to ensure improved efficiency, […]
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 […]
The Acting Governor of Edo State, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu, convened an urgent Security Council Meeting with security chiefs and religious leaders in the State to assess the current security trends in the State and plan how to tackle the emerging challenges. Shaibu told reporters after the meeting that […]
In 2015, the Edo State Government established the Edo State Skills Acquisition Centre in Igarra, the capital of Akoko-Edo LGA to, among other things, train and develop interested citizens of the area in all kinds of vocation, for free. Even though the Centre has since then trained over 3000 students, […]
The Post-Master General of the Nigeria Postal Service (NIPOST), Dr. Adebayor Adewusi, has ranked Edo as one of the safest States in Nigeria. Adewusi who led other senior officials of the Federal Government agency on a courtesy visit to the Acting Governor of Edo State, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu, […]
A Criminal Court sitting in Benin City, on Friday, remanded seven suspects over their involvement in the recent cult clash in the Benin metropolis. The seven suspects who were arrested in connection with the resurgence of cult-related clashes in Benin City were remanded in prison custody by Hon. Justice Efe […]
The Delta State Governor and Vice-Presidential Candidate of the PDP, Sen. (Dr.) Ifeanyi Okowa, has sent his warm wishes to his Edo counterpart, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, on his 65th birthday. The Governor, through his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, in Asaba, said that Obaseki was worthy of celebration for […]