Gele-Gele, a rural community located in the Ovia North East Local Government Area of Edo State, has made a fervent appeal for immediate government action to tackle an alarming shortage of teachers in its two public schools. The community, known for its rich resources as an oil-producing area, is grappling […]
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In a significant initiative aimed at bolstering educational and security standards, Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki, alongside the Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, is set to inaugurate a N500 million education and security trust fund dedicated to the Uneme communities in northern Edo State. This pivotal event is scheduled for […]
The Edo State Government has granted approval to Jesuit Education Worldwide for the development of the first Loyola Jesuit University in Nigeria. This historic decision, spearheaded by the Ministry of Physical Planning, Housing, Urban and Regional Development, is set to usher in a new era of academic excellence and innovation. […]
Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has announced that the Edo State College of Health Sciences and Technology (EDOCOHEST) will commence academic activities on September 9, 2024, marking a significant milestone in the state’s efforts to boost healthcare education. During an inspection tour of the institution’s facilities in Benin City, […]
The Edo State Government has begun the screening process for the payment of entitlements to 326 former staff of the former Colleges of Agriculture in Iguoriakhi and Agenebode. This move follows the approval by Governor Godwin Obaseki to settle the pension entitlements of the ex-staff, who were disengaged following a […]
Akoko-Edo Local Government Council Chairman, Hon. Tajudeen Alade Suleman Esq, emphasizes the importance of education as the greatest legacy parents can pass on to their children. He made this assertion during a bursary disbursement ceremony at Ojirami Mixed Secondary School, organized by the Edo State House of Assembly member, Rt. […]
In an inspiring show of commitment, stakeholders in Edo State have come together to support Governor Godwin Obaseki’s vision for education reform. During the inaugural Parents Summit held as part of Education Week, organized by the Edo State Ministry of Education, various groups including market women associations, trade and workers […]
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has reaffirmed his government’s dedication to fostering advancements in the education sector. Recognizing the importance of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education in propelling industrialization and sustainable socioeconomic development, the governor emphasized the need for a conducive environment and the development of infrastructure […]
In an official statement released by the Edo State Government, academic activities in both public and private schools across the state will resume on January 9th, 2023. The announcement was made by the Functioning Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education, Edwin Osawe. The resumption date serves as a subtle […]
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, representatives of the World Bank, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) met in Benin City on Tuesday to review the gains, challenges and other trends in the State’s education sector. Welcoming the development partners to the […]