In a move to alleviate the burden caused by the removal of fuel subsidy by the Federal Government, Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has authorized a free transport service for passengers across all Edo City Transport Ltd (ECTS) routes. This initiative aims to mitigate the challenges faced by the […]
Subsidy removal
Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki revealed that over 5,600 vehicles in Benin City have switched to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), citing data from NIPCO Gas, a Joint-Venture Company (JVC). He made this announcement while addressing journalists in Benin City. Obaseki urged investors to explore alternative energy sources like natural gas, […]
The Edo State Civil Society Organisation (EDOCSO) took to the streets recently, expressing their strong disapproval of the fuel subsidy removal and urging the government to reconsider the move. The protest, which caused significant traffic disruption on the Benin-Lagos road, saw commuters forced to walk long distances to reach their […]