The Edo State House of Assembly has officially summoned the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) to appear before the house on March 9th, to address the escalating crisis of persistent blackouts and contentious billing practices that have plagued the state. The decision to summon BEDC was reached during a heated […]
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Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has stepped in to resolve a growing land dispute between the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) and the State Specialist Hospital in Benin City. During an inspection tour of the MOWAA development site at King’s Square on Wednesday, the governor expressed concern over […]
The Edo State Government has announced plans to recruit 3,000 additional teachers to enhance teaching capacity and improve learning outcomes across public schools. Governor Monday Okpebholo made the announcement during a courtesy visit by the leadership of the Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT) on Wednesday in Benin City. Led by […]
In a landmark move to strengthen the education sector and reward long-standing service, Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has formally absorbed 5,000 contract teachers into the state’s Ministry of Education as permanent staff. The announcement was made during a special ceremony held at Government House in Benin City on […]
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State and Nigeria’s Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, embarked on a joint inspection tour on Friday to assess the condition of federal roads in Edo Central and South Senatorial districts. The visit, aimed at identifying urgent intervention points, highlighted the dire state of key […]
Governor Monday Okpebholo has approved a ₦1 billion annual bursary scheme for Edo State students enrolled in tertiary institutions across Nigeria. The announcement was made in a statement released on Sunday by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Fred Itua. The governor’s pledge came during a recent town hall meeting […]
The Edo State House of Assembly has approved a N100 billion loan for Governor Monday Okpebholo to facilitate infrastructural development projects throughout the state. The approval followed a letter addressed to the Speaker of the House, Blessing Agbebaku, on Monday. The letter, signed by the Secretary to the State Government, […]
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has inaugurated a N1 billion interest-free loan scheme aimed at supporting over 5,000 farmers and traders across the state. The initiative, launched in Benin on Friday, is designed to stimulate local businesses and empower small-scale entrepreneurs with access to critical working capital. Okpebholo described the […]
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has fulfilled his promise to provide a 2.5MVA injection sub-station to Udomi community in Esan Central, a move aimed at boosting electricity supply and driving economic growth in the area. During an inspection tour of the completed project on Monday, Okpebholo expressed satisfaction with the […]
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has affirmed Mr. Monday Okpebholo as the duly elected governor of Edo State in the September 21, 2024, governorship election. A three-member panel led by Justice M. A. Danjuma dismissed an appeal filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Asue Ighodalo, […]