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 […]
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The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has directed that all revenue collection functions of Government will now come under the direct supervision of the Governor’s Office. At the end of the month of June, 2023, the Governor’s Office reviewed the year-to-date revenue status of the government, showing that earnings […]
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, on Thursday, highlights investment opportunities and positive impacts of Public-Private Partnerships during the BusinessDay CEO Forum, Obaseki proudly presented the investment opportunities available in the state. He also shed light on the significant positive outcomes resulting from successful public-private partnerships, which have contributed […]
The Edo State government has announced that its procurement reforms have attracted the attention of no less than 19 states within the federation and at least two foreign nations. Henry Idogun, the Managing Director of the Edo State Public Procurement Agency (EPPA), revealed this in Benin. He stated that the […]
On Monday, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, the Governor of Edo State, had the honor of adorning 54 security officers, including police officers and officials of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), with their newly earned ranks. These promotions, approved by the Police Service Commission (PSC), were awarded to officers […]
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said the government has hired 270 new healthcare professionals who will join the Edo State Primary Healthcare Development Agency to improve the quality of healthcare services to Edo people. Obaseki, who spoke to the new medical staff at the John Odigie-Oyegun Public […]
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has urged Nigerians to keep faith with democracy despite setbacks experienced in the country’s democratic journey. Read the Governor’s speech below: As we mark this year’s Democracy Day, it is imperative to underscore the unwavering resolve of Nigerians to work collectively for the […]
On Monday, June 12, 2023, young individuals from all 18 local government regions of Edo State will welcome State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, at the inauguration of the new executive team of the Edo State branch of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN). The event is set to occur at […]
The Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has given his approval for the appointment of Obehi Aire Okafor to serve as the Acting Managing Director (MD) of the Edo State Tourism Agency. This was revealed in a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Osarodion Ogie Esq., who […]
Hon. Justice Daniel Okungbowa has been sworn in as the new Acting Chief Judge of Edo State by Governor Godwin Obaseki. At the Edo State Government House in Benin City on Friday, May 19, 2023, the Deputy Governor of Edo State, Rt. Hon. Philip Shaibu, the former Chief Judge of […]