The Edo State Ministry of Youth and Humanitarian Affairs is gearing up to orchestrate the 2023 International Youth Day festivities, scheduled from August 10th to 12th in the historic city of Benin. This year’s theme, “Intergenerational Solidarity: Creating a World for All Ages and Encouraging Green Skills for Youth—Towards a […]
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The government of Edo State has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing science and technology. In line with this, it has put in place strategies to nurture a digital economy and stimulate scientific and technological growth within the state. This commitment was communicated by the state’s Head of Service, Anthony Okungbowa […]
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 […]
On Wednesday, the Edo State Government presented relief materials to victims of a fire incident in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area (LGA) and Owan Community in Ovia North-East (LGA), among others. The Permanent Secretary, Directorate of Special Duties and Rapid Response, Gilbert Egwakhide, while distributing the materials to […]
The Edo State Ministry of Health has announced that eight people have tested positive for monkeypox in the state, urging residents to observe safety measures to prevent the spread of the virus and other infectious diseases in the state. The Edo State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akoria Obehi, who revealed […]
In a significant move to enhance data-driven decision-making, Joseph Eboigbe, the Commissioner for Finance, Budget, Economic Planning and Development, has advocated for the creation of the Edo State Bureau of Statistics (ESBS). Represented by Mr. Bernard Aigbe, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, at a key event, the Commissioner underscored […]
The Edo State Government has cautioned the public against the sale and use of four medicines, saying that the drugs are being investigated by the World Health Organisation for links with acute kidney injury and over 66 deaths among children in the Gambia. The medicines are Magrip N Cough Syrup, […]
In a bid to acknowledge and honor the invaluable contributions of teachers to the education system of Edo State, the government has introduced the Teachers Professional Development Day. This exciting initiative was revealed by the Edo State Commissioner for Education, Dr. Joan Oviawe, at the World Teachers Day event, themed […]
In a strategic move to lay the foundation for the new town project at Irhirhi-Obazagbon-Ogheghe Road, the Edo State Government has mobilized a team of experts to conduct vital topographic surveys and soil tests. Led by Commissioner Chris Osa Nehikhare, the initiative aims to gather crucial data to guide planning […]
On the occasion of World Teachers’ Day, the Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Marcus Onobun, has extended his heartfelt appreciation to the teachers of the state for their dedication to nurturing the holistic development of students through the Edo Best initiative, a brainchild of Governor […]