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Godwin Obaseki

Edo indigenes in Italy back Obaseki’s second term bid

As political intrigues build up ahead of the 2020 governorship election in Edo State, a group of Edo indigenes in Palermo, Italy, have thrown their weight behind the State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki’s second term bid, in recognition of his development strides. The group under the aegis of Edo Association of Palermo gave the endorsement […]

Coronation Anniversary: Obaseki leads Edo EXCO members to celebrate with Oba of Benin

The Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki at the weekend led members of the State Executive Council to the palace of the Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, to mark the revered monarch’s 3rd coronation anniversary. Dignitaries in the delegation include Speaker, Edo State House of Assembly (EDHA), Rt. […]

Edo 2020: Suspected thugs attack Oshiomhole, Obaseki’s aide in Edo

The crisis rocking the Edo state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2020 governorship election assumed a frightening dimension weekend as youths suspected to be thugs on Saturday evening attacked the residence of the National Chairman of the party, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole in the Okoro Otun area of GRA in Benin […]

NUT to bestow best performing governor award on Obaseki

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The national leadership of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has nominated Edo state Governor, Godwin Obaseki, as the best performing governor in Nigeria. The letter nominating the governor as the best performing governor and the recipient of the award for 2019 was signed by the Secretary General of the union, Mike Ike Ene and […]

Edo politics: HURIWA cautions Oshiomhole against interfering in Obaseki’s govt

Patrick Okohue A pro-democracy and civil rights advocacy organisation, Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA), has cautioned the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Adams Oshiomhole, to stay away from the governance of Edo State and allow his successor in office, Godwin Obaseki, to concentrate and deliver democracy dividends to the people. Besides, […]

Governor Obaseki shuns Okpekpe marathon race

Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, was conspicuously absent from the 7th annual Okpekpe 10km marathon road race which held in Okpekpe, Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State.‎ His absence may not be unconnected to the simmering crisis in the Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Obaseki has consistently denied rumour […]

Tony Anenih: Buhari, Obaseki, others pay last tributes

…He was a politician of uncommon caliber – President Buhari …Anenih, a rare- breed politician – Gov. Obaseki President Muhammadu Buhari and Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State have extolled the leadership qualities of late Chief Anthony Akhakon Anenih, eulogizing him as an illustrious son of Nigeria and a politician of uncommon caliber. Buhari, who […]

Edo Govt set to commence refurbishment of public schools

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Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has disclosed his administration’s resolve to commence refurbishment of public schools in the state, urging for support and cooperation of the School-Based Management Committees. He disclosed this during training for School-Based Management Committee of Emotan Primary School in Benin City, Edo State, on Thursday. Obaseki said that government will […]

Obaseki presents N175.7bn Budget to Edo Assembly

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The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, on Monday presented the 2019 Appropriation Bill with plans to spend a total of N175.7 billion in the 2019 fiscal year, broken into: Capital Expenditure, N95.8 billion and Recurrent Expenditure, N79.9 billion. Presenting the 2019 Budget Estimates to a session of the Edo State House of Assembly in […]

Gov Obaseki charges Campaign Council on membership drive, triumph at polls

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The Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, has inaugurated the Edo Central Senatorial Campaign Council, with a charge to win all the elective positions in the senatorial district, during the 2019 general elections. Speaking to members of the campaign council at the party’s secretariat in Irrua, Esan Central Local Government Area of Edo State, Obaseki […]

Obaseki partners paediatricians on maternal, child survival programmes

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said the state government is ready to partner with the Paediatric Association of Nigeria (PAN), in delivering affordable, accessible maternal and child survival programmes to Edo people and residents. He gave the assurance during a courtesy visit by members of the association, led by the President, Prof. […]

Obaseki’s reform: Edo Govt tours forest reserves, decries degradation, partners Proforest on sustainability

The Edo State government has decried the conversion of forest covers in the state to farmlands, noting that government has taken inventory of its forest reserves with a view to design a roadmap that will ensure sustainability of the existing forest resources. Special Adviser to Governor Godwin Obaseki on Agriculture, Forestry and Food Security Programme, […]

Obaseki links achievements in judiciary to partnership, reform, others

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The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said that his administration is resolute about upholding the rights of citizens through reforms in the judiciary, which he noted, have enjoyed the support of local and international partners. According to Obaseki, the multi-door court house, family court, ongoing construction of new court houses and reforms to […]

Anniversary: Group lauds Gov Obaseki over achievements

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A non -governmental group, Aviary Club of Nigeria has extolled the giant strides and achievements of the current administration of Governor Godwin Obaseki’s two-year in office. The group in its submission disclosed that, in the last two years the body has closely followed some of the developmental activities of the governor in the state, adding […]

Agric college revamp: Obaseki inaugurates C’ttee to implement tri-campus structure, other reforms

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has inaugurated the Executive Special Physical Development Committee (ESPDC) on the new state College of Agriculture with a charge to ensure that the college gets accreditation and opens for academic activity as soon as possible. Inaugurating members of the committee at Government House in Benin City, Obaseki said: “We […]

Obaseki launches Edo jobs internship, apprenticeship skills scheme

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo on Friday launched the Edo Jobs Internship and Apprenticeship Skills Scheme to give youths more opportunities for work and job experience. Obaseki launched the scheme during the 2018 Youth Summit in Benin, as part of activities to celebrate his administration’s two years in office. He said that, with the support […]

Edo govt. flays over theft of airport facilities, orders investigation

…assures Benin Airport’ll commence 24/7 operations soon The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has condemned the theft of part of the Instrument Landing System (ILS) being installed at the Benin Airport, and directed the Nigerian Air Force and the Department of State Security to investigate and arrest the culprits. Obaseki gave the directive after […]

Edo Govt bursts illegal revenue collection syndicate in Benin

…Arrests one, other members on the run In strict compliance with the directive of the Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, on respect for law and order, the state government has arrested one Peter Okpame, a member of an illegal revenue collection syndicate operating in Koko-Oghara-Sapele-Warri Park along Sapele Road in Benin City. The arrest […]

Obaseki approves Advisory Council on Persons with physical disabilities

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said that his administration will in two weeks’ time set up an Advisory Council on Persons with Physical Disability to help implement policies geared towards integrating such persons into the society. Obaseki said this when he received the Report from the Committee on Integrating Physically challenged Persons […]

Obaseki subsidises Emotan Gardens, as Mixta Nigeria adds more units to housing stock

With more subscribers angling for units in Emotan Gardens project, in Benin City, Edo Development and Property Agency (EDPA) has disclosed that the Godwin Obaseki led-administration is providing a form of subsidy through the provision of infrastructure and other incentives to make the houses affordable for everyone in the state. Executive Chairman, EDPA, Isoken Omo, […]