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 […]
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At a solemn commemoration in Ewohimi, Edo State, Governor Godwin Obaseki paid homage to the late Chief Jeremiah Aghedo Ighodalo, hailing him as an emblem of patriotism and solidarity within the Edo community. The remembrance, marking ten years since Chief Ighodalo’s departure, was graced by the presence of Mrs. Betsy […]
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. […]
Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has applauded rights activist and Executive Director, Foundation for Good Governance and Social Change, Comrade Austin Osakue on his election as President of the African Forum for Advocacy and Citizens Engagement (AFACE). In a statement, Obaseki said Osakue’s victory was well-deserved, expressing trust in […]
Governor Obaseki has received the new Commander of 4 Brigade, Brigadier General DH Ndahi, at Government House in Benin City, reaffirming the state government’s commitment to collaboration with the military and security agencies. Obaseki extended a warm welcome to Ndahi, saying, “You are now part of our community, and we […]
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, in collaboration with the Bank of Industry (BoI), has extended credit lines to local manufacturers seeking loans of up to N20 million to expand their businesses and contribute to the state’s economic diversification drive. The loans, which are meant for production and small-scale […]
The governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, was honoured with an Award by the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) for his outstanding performance in routine immunization in the South-south region, on Friday, August 26, 2022. The Award was given to the Commissioner for Health, Edo State, Professor […]
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has appointed Mr. David Olukoga as Director of Operations of the Edo Security Network following the dismissal Emmanuel Oboh. In a statement, Secretary to the State Government, Osarodion Ogie Esq., said David Olukoga is to immediately take over from Emmanuel Oboh, who has […]
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said that the state government has built a formidable structure to sustain the gains of the $500m investment in the state’s oil palm sector. The governor, in a chat with Africa Report, a magazine, said the investment would drive Nigeria’s diversification targets […]
Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has congratulated Muslims on the occasion of Eid-el-Kabir. The governor urged the Muslim faithful to internalize the sacrifice lesson that Eid-el-Kabir represents. In his remarks, he expressed his congratulations to his Muslim counterparts on the occasion of Eid-el-Kabir. “As we commemorate this auspicious […]