The Deputy Governor of Edo State, Mr. Dennis Idahosa, on Sunday charged youths in the state to completely distance themselves from social vices such as cultism, kidnapping, drug abuse, internet fraud and other harmful practices. Speaking at the 2026 Youth Harvest and Thanksgiving of St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Benin, […]
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The Edo State Government has significantly broadened opportunities for technical, vocational, entrepreneurial, and digital skills training as part of its comprehensive strategy to address youth unemployment and unlock economic potential among young people. The Commissioner for Youth Affairs, Mr. Charity Amayaenvbo, disclosed this on Wednesday in Benin during events commemorating […]
While expressing gratitude for the resumption of farm input distribution by the Edo State government, the All Farmers’ Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Edo Chapter, has emphasized that young farmers in the state require more comprehensive support to thrive. According to AFAN, access to funding, modern infrastructure, and mechanized equipment are […]
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has pledged enhanced welfare and a supportive service year for corps members deployed to the state. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony of the 2026 Batch ‘A’ Stream I corps members at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp in Okada, Governor Okpebholo, represented by the Commissioner for […]
Senator Adams Oshiomhole, representing Edo North Senatorial District, has extended his empowerment drive to 300 women and youths by donating essential business tools, including hair dryers, sewing machines, and grinding machines. The initiative, announced on Monday, is aimed at equipping beneficiaries with resources to establish small-scale enterprises and generate sustainable […]
The Edo State Government has flagged off a comprehensive sensitisation campaign across tertiary institutions aimed at tackling the growing menace of substance abuse among young people. The initiative, tagged “Shine Above Drug Abuse,” is spearheaded by Mr Andrew Efe, Senior Special Assistant to Governor Monday Okpebholo on Drug and Illicit […]
Edo State has reaffirmed its pledge to sustain and broaden the impact of the Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises in the Niger Delta (LIFE-ND) project, signaling a continued drive toward resilient rural livelihoods through agribusiness development. The commitment came during the wrap-up of the Fifth Joint Supervision Mission of the Federal […]
The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) has announced that over 5,000 young people in Edo State are currently enrolled in its skill acquisition programme. The initiative is part of a nationwide effort to equip Nigerians with practical vocational skills that foster self-reliance and economic growth. Director-General of NDE, Mr. Silas […]
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has announced a large-scale recruitment initiative targeting the state’s youth population. The announcement was made at an All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign rally in Irrua, Esan Central Local Government Area, held in support of the upcoming August 16, 2025, Edo Central Senatorial by-election. Governor […]