In a recent engagement with the International Association of World Peace Advocates (IAWPA), Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to fostering enduring peace and security across the state. This commitment is a cornerstone of the governor’s vision for a thriving and secure environment conducive to both […]
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In a bold move, stakeholders within the Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have united to demand the immediate ousting of Chief Dan Orbih as the Vice Chairman, South South of the party. During a highly anticipated meeting in Benin City, attended by esteemed party leaders and […]
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has emphasized the government’s critical attention to the power sector, encouraging investment to support production and boost the state’s economy. The governor made this announcement in Benin City, revealing that the Edo State Assembly recently passed a law establishing the Edo State Electricity Commission […]
The Edo State Government has vowed to prosecute individuals who harass and attack its officials in the line of duty, noting that such attacks will no longer be condoned. The Commissioner for Physical Planning, Housing, Urban and Regional Planning, Isoken Omo, gave the warning after the family and associates of […]
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has unveiled a visionary Tourism Master Plan on Tuesday, signaling the state’s quest to become the preferred global tourist destination. With the implementation of this meticulous blueprint, the government aims to generate a staggering ₦2 trillion in revenue from the tourism sector over […]
A total of 19,538 out of the 52,013 eligible voters that registered during the Continuous Voter’s Registration (CVR) exercise in Edo State between June 2021 and January 2022 may not received their Permanent Voter Card (PVC), according to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The Head of Voter Education and […]
To meet its goal of having a technical college in each of the state’s eighteen local government areas, the Edo State Government is collaborating with the governments of Germany and Switzerland. On Monday, September 26, 2022, at the opening of five new Edo Jobs Centers throughout the State, Governor Mr. […]
The Edo State Government, through the Ministry of Business, Trade and Cooperatives has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, (MSMEs) in the State by setting up a Production Hub (Center of Excellence) in every Senatorial District to boost production in areas of competitive advantage. This was […]
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has instructed the Ministry of Education to temporarily halt the prosecution of parents whose children were found roaming the streets during school hours. This one-week pause was announced by the Commissioner for Education, Dr. Joan Osa Oviawe, after the State Executive Council meeting […]
The Edo State Government has reclaim over 1229 hectares along the Irhirhi-Obazagbon-Ogheghe Road for the development of a new town. The land was acquired in 2017 for the new town project but had been encroached upon by land speculators. The area repossessed used to be a forest reserve at the […]