As Nigeria marks its 63rd year of independence, the Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has commended the relentless spirit and determination of Nigerians amidst the prevailing economic difficulties. He encouraged the citizens to persist in their prayers and collective efforts to surmount the nation’s economic hurdles. Reflecting on […]
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Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has extended his warm felicitations to Muslims in the state and across Nigeria as they join the global Islamic community in commemorating the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W) – Eid-el-Maulud. In his goodwill message, Governor Obaseki highlighted the profound significance of this celebration, […]
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has stressed the importance of fairness, equity, and inclusion in the process of selecting his successor for the upcoming governorship election in 2024. Obaseki made this known yesterday in Benin on Friday while addressing journalists and expressed his commitment to finishing his term […]
In a passionate appeal, Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, expressed his frustration over the refusal of the Federal Government to permit the state government to repair the dilapidated federal roads within Edo State. The governor shared his concerns while addressing the congregation at the inauguration and enthronement of Ven. Ebenezer […]
In a recent ceremony held at the Youth House in Benin City, the Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, and his wife, Betsy, were honored as the Grand Patron and Matron of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Edo State Chapter. During the event, Governor Obaseki pledged his commitment […]
The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has submitted the names of four new commissioner-nominees to the Edo State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation. This announcement came through a letter from the Secretary to the State Government, Osarodion Ogie Esq., addressed to the Speaker of the Edo State House […]
Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has promised to connect the campus of the University of Benin (UNIBEN) with free internet connectivity. This announcement was made during his speech at the League of Brainiacs academic competition held on the campus. The governor emphasized his commitment to supporting young people and […]
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, yesterday, stated that there is no plan to impeach his deputy, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu. The governor, however, noted that the move by Shaibu seeking a court order to stop his purported impeachment is preemptive ahead of his defection to the All […]
The Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has announced that his administration will allocate N500 million monthly to underprivileged households in the State. This initiative is intended to alleviate the economic distress caused by the removal of subsidies by the All Progressives Congress (APC) Federal Government. This announcement was […]
In a tribute to the late Senator Franca Afegbua, the first woman to be elected as a Senator in Nigeria, Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has named the Ogiriga-Afokpella-Okugbe Road after her. This road, spanning 14km, is the longest in Okpella, located in the Etsako East Local Government Area […]
