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Obaseki launches agric cluster for 3000 farmers

Ihesiulo Grace 15 October 2018 0

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has launched the Edo Food and Agriculture Cluster (Edo-FAC), kick-starting a knowledge-driven food sufficiency plan which targets over 3000 farmers in Ehor, with full complement of an agricultural training center at Uhunmwode Local Government Area of the

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Iyayi, Ayida: Obaseki condoles with families

Ihesiulo Grace 13 October 2018 0

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has condoled with the family of the late industrialist and philanthropist, Dr. Iyayi Efionayi (MFR), JP, whose passing was announced on Thursday in Benin City. Obaseki also expressed his sincere condolences to the family of the late ex-super secretary of the country, Allison Ayida, who died at age […]

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Obaseki assures safe space for children as court jails paedophiles in Edo

Ihesiulo Grace 13 October 2018 0

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said that the state government would not relent in its effort at enforcing the Child Rights Law and protecting children from the vices of molesters in the state. The governor took the stand, as the Evbuoriaria Magistrate Court in Benin sentenced six persons to various terms in […]

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Obaseki, Police CP, DSS boss hold security meeting, read riot act to criminals

Ihesiulo Grace 13 October 2018 0

…Assures of adequate security for Oba Ewuare II’s 2nd anniversary The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said that the state government will not relent in its effort to flush out criminal elements from the state, assuring that security has been beefed up with relevant agencies to ensure the safety of life and property […]

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Edo upholding dignity of girl child with fight against human trafficking, others – Obaseki

Ihesiulo Grace 11 October 2018 0

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said that the ongoing fight against human trafficking in Edo State is in recognition of the dignity of the girl child and her capacity to contribute to the growth and development of society. Obaseki said this in Benin City, in commemoration of the International Day of the […]

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EDO STATE GOVERNOR CAUGHT ON CAMERA SLEEPING WHILE PRESIDENT BUHARI ADDRESSED THE UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Ihesiulo Grace 26 September 2018 0

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday addressed the 73rd United Nations General Assembly in New York, drawing the attention of world leaders to major issues threatening global peace. Specifically, the President drew attention to the conflicts in the Middle East, the plight of the Rohingya, and the effect of climate change on security in West Africa, […]

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Vlisco, Obaseki heighten talks to locate factory in Benin Industrial Park

Ihesiulo Grace 18 August 2018 0

… as Edo aims to become textile Hub The Edo State governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said that fruitful negotiations are ongoing to attract Vlisco, one of West Africa’s largest textile companies to set up at Benin Industrial Park (BIP), as the state plans to reposition the state as a textile hub in the country. […]

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Edo Govt not ceding any land for ranching – Obaseki

Ihesiulo Grace 30 June 2018 0

Edo State government has said that it has not ceded land, in any part of the state to anyone, for ranching project. Governor Godwin Obaseki made the clarification in a statement issued on Friday in Benin City, the state capital. According to Obaseki, “The Edo State Government wishes to clarify that it has not ceded […]

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World Refugee Day: Obaseki harps on global action, synergy to curb crisis

Ihesiulo Grace 21 June 2018 0

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has called on global leaders to join hands in building structures to provide support for people forced to flee from crisis and other forms of social and economic issues that cause dislocation from homes. The governor, who said this on the occasion of the commemoration of the World Refugee […]

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Ras Kimono: Obaseki commiserates with family, says artiste campaigned vigorously for better Nigeria

Ihesiulo Grace 12 June 2018 0

The Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has condoled with the family of the late reggae musician, Ukeleke Onwubuya, popularly known as Ras Kimono, whose passing was announced last Sunday. According to Obaseki, “Ras Kimono campaigned vigorously for a better Nigeria through his unique music genre, rooted in reggae, which earned him the sobriquet, […]

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June 12: Obaseki hails Abiola, CSOs, others, sacrifices; lauds FG

Ihesiulo Grace 12 June 2018 0

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has hailed the federal government’s decision to recognise the presumed winner of the 1993 presidential election, the late Chief Moshood Abiola, noting that the gesture restores hope in democratic ideals. In a statement, the governor said that the declaration is a turning point in Nigeria’s history as it recognises […]

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Edo NBA Law Week: Obaseki to build houses for Judges

Ihesiulo Grace 11 June 2018 0

…trains 300 Stenographers Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has disclosed that his administration has commenced work on the design and development of houses for judges beginning with judges of the Appeal Court and the Federal High Court in the state. Obaseki said this while declaring open the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), Benin Branch, 2018 […]

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Edo PDP lacks moral to speak on education reform

Ihesiulo Grace 4 June 2018 0

A morally compromised and ineffectual Edo Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) need not speak when efforts to revamp institutions of higher learning in Edo State are discussed. Edo people and residents have not forgotten what educational institutions, from primary, secondary to tertiary levels, looked like when they held sway. While some of the schools were set […]

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Non-interruption of democracy, proof of overwhelming popularity -Obaseki

Ihesiulo Grace 30 May 2018 0

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has described Democracy Day as a day of extreme significance to Nigerians and urged support for the system of government in order to enlarge its associated gains. Obaseki who said this in his Democracy Day Message in Benin City, noted that: “This day is one of extreme significance in […]

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Pension arrears: Edo invites pensioners in batches 43, 44 for verification, payment

Ihesiulo Grace 21 May 2018 0

The Edo State Government has invited pensioners in batches 43 and 44 for physical and documentary verification in order to process payment of their pension arrears. Recall that Governor Godwin Obaseki, in his Workers’ Day address, approved the sum of N1.5billion from the Paris Fund refund to defray outstanding pension arrears, which accumulated for a […]

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Obaseki’s affordable housing plan opens Edo’s real estate sector to private developers

Ihesiulo Grace 15 May 2018 0

…as EDPA unveils criteria for PPP, JV Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki’s reforms in private property management and plans for affordable housing have opened up the real estate sector to private developers. The state government had ratified a law banning activities of Community Development Association, setting up a Private Property Protection taskforce to ensure

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Labour leaders task Obaseki on Edo comatose companies‎

Ihesiulo Grace 2 May 2018 0

State chairman, Trade Union Congress, TUC Edo State chapter, Comrade Marshal Orhue Tuesday, asked the state governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, to explain the reason the newly built and commissioned Benin City Central Hospital is yet to be functional. He expressed his worries while delivering his welcome address at the Workers’ Day celebration held at the […]

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Sex-for-mark scandal: Obaseki salutes Monica Osagie’s courage, tasks varsity authority on justice

Ihesiulo Grace 1 May 2018 0

The Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has saluted Miss Monica Osagie, for her courage in the ongoing investigation of the alleged sexual harassment by one Professor Richard Akindele, in a sex-for-marks scandal. Obaseki said, “Miss Osagie’s uncommon bravery at a time many female students have come to accept sexual harassment as a norm […]

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253 teachers to teach Benin language, history – Obaseki

Ihesiulo Grace 16 April 2018 0

Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said the state government has completed the training of 253 teachers, who will be deployed to teach Benin culture, language and history in secondary schools and selected primary schools across the state. Obaseki disclosed this at the weekend during the presentation of a book titled: “Ogiamien and […]

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Edo PDP chieftain lauds Obaseki on road construction

Ihesiulo Grace 12 April 2018 0

A member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State, Mr. Chris Agbonoma, has said that the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led administration has exceeded the expectations of many Edo people, including members of the opposition political parties in the state, especially in the area of road construction. According to him: “We woke up on Sunday […]