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Breaking: Obaseki tests negative for Coronavirus

Ihesiulo Grace 26 March 2020 0

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has tested negative for coronavirus, but has decided to remain in self-isolation. In a statement, Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Communication Strategy, Mr. Crusoe Osagie, said the result is that of the rapid diagnostic test, while the

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Obaseki mulls trailer parks in Oluku, Aviele, Okpella, others

Ihesiulo Grace 17 January 2020 0

 … as Edo govt, FRSC synergise to check traffic offences on highways  The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said there are ongoing plans to partner with corporate organisations for the construction of trailer parks in strategic spots across the state, including Ehor, Aviele, Oluku and Okpella, to ease traffic congestion.  He also assured […]

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Obaseki’s agric reforms: Farmers commence harvest at Edo govt-backed Agenebode rice farm

Ihesiulo Grace 15 October 2019 0

Following reforms by Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki to boost food sufficiency in the state, farmers in Agenebode axis of Edo State have commenced harvest in farms cultivated in partnership with the state government, who provided inputs and technical support for the farming season. The farms are captured under the state’s Agriprenuer programme, which […]

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Int’l Migrants Day: Obaseki tasks world leaders on rights of legal migrants

Ihesiulo Grace 18 December 2017 0

The Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has called on world leaders to respect and protect the rights of legal migrants, as the frequent movement of people to deploy their skills and expertise across the globe has become inevitable in a fast globalising, highly interconnected world. Obaseki said this on the occasion of the […]

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Obaseki implements affirmative action for women, prioritises gender issues

Ihesiulo Grace 9 December 2017 0

The Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said his administration prioritises gender issues, which affect a large spectrum of society, noting that he has mainstreamed affirmative action for women in his government. Obaseki said this when he received the Task Leader of the World Bank, Samik Sundar Das, who led a team from […]

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Obaseki assures Libyan returnees of better future

Ihesiulo Grace 24 November 2017 0

The Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has assured the 150 Libyan returnees currently undergoing training of his administration’s commitment to equip them with the requisite skills for a better future. Obaseki, who gave the assurance after a review of the ongoing training programme for the returnees at the Agricultural Development Programme (ADP) in […]

Edo Times

Obaseki to address shortage of teachers, lauds Igbanke forum

Ihesiulo Grace 2 November 2017 0

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said the state government is taking decisive steps to solve the problem of shortage of teachers in some schools in the state. Obaseki made the disclosure at Igbanke in Orhionmwon Local Government Area of the state, when Igbanke Unity Forum (IUF), a non-governmental organisation (NGO), donated 4,500 branded […]

Edo Times

Revised 2017 Appropriation‎ Bill: Edo Assembly gives speedy approval

Ihesiulo Grace 2 November 2017 0

Edo State House of Assembly during plenary on Monday gave a speedy approval and passage to the Revised 2017 appropriation bill as sent by the state governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki to the house. Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Kabiru Adjoto, who presided over plenary, while considering message from the governor announced the receipt of […]

Edo Times

Obaseki wants stolen Benin artefacts returned

Ihesiulo Grace 2 November 2017 0

The Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said that his administration has commenced engagements with relevant stakeholders to ensure the return of stolen Benin artefacts. Obaseki disclosed this when he received the publishers of Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung of Germany, a Frankfurt General Newspaper, working on a documentary to drum support for the return […]

Edo Times

Obaseki seeks skills-based curricula for education sector

Ihesiulo Grace 2 November 2017 0

The Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has urged designers of the country’s education curricular to replace the existing philosophy with skills acquisition. Obaseki made the call when he received members of the Nigerian Academy of Education, led by Professor Abigail Imogie, who paid him a courtesy visit in Benin City, the Edo State […]

Edo Times

Obaseki inaugurates Edo Boundary Committee

Ihesiulo Grace 2 November 2017 0

The Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has inaugurated the Edo Boundary Committee with a charge to address intra and inter-local government boundary disputes in the state. Obaseki said that the state would no longer allow boundary disputes to degenerate to conflicts that affect economic activities in the state. He explained that despite his […]

Edo Times

Obaseki seeks National Policy on capacity building for judicial workers

Ihesiulo Grace 2 November 2017 0

The Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has made a strong case for the enhancement of judicial workers’ capacity in the National Policy on Justice 2017, which is currently being reviewed. According to Obaseki, this will address the capacity challenge faced by operators in the judicial system with consequent impact on the rights of […]

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Obaseki seeks national policy on capacity building for judicial workers

Ihesiulo Grace 30 October 2017 0

Titus Akhigbe, Benin The Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has made a strong case for the enhancement of judicial workers’ capacity in the National Policy on Justice 2017, which is currently being reviewed. According to Obaseki, this will address the capacity challenge faced by operators in the judicial system with consequent impact on […]

Edo Times

Obaseki salutes farmers, rural women for contributions to human existence

Ihesiulo Grace 19 October 2017 0

The Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has saluted farmers, rural women, food processors, distributors and other actors in the agricultural value chain for their contributions to human existence. Obaseki gave the commendation in commemoration of the World Food Day held on October 16 each year, set aside by the United Nations in honour […]

Edo Times

Obaseki receives PDP decampees in state-wide post-election tour

Ihesiulo Grace 19 October 2017 0

Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, accompanied by his Deputy, Rt. Hon. Philip Shaibu and other top government functionaries, commenced a state-wide tour on Monday, to thank Edo people for voting him as governor in the last gubernatorial election. A visibly elated Obaseki who received Mr. Andrew Uzamere, formerly of the Peoples Democratic Party […]

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Independence: Governors of Edo, Delta call on Nigerians to work for united country

Ihesiulo Grace 1 October 2017 0

The Governors of Edo and Delta Mr Godwin Obaseki and Dr Ifeanyi Okowa have called on Nigerians to work for a united Nigeria as the country marks its 57th independence. The two governors made the call in Benin on Saturday, after a courtesy visit by Governor Okowa on his Edo counterpart. Speaking on achievements of […]

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Census serves as document for policy formulation, economic planning –Obaseki

Ihesiulo Grace 17 February 2017 0

Edo state governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has reiterated the importance of periodic census noting that it serves as a document for policy formulation and economic planning for the government. Obaseki, who said this as he received the delegation from National Populations Commission (NPC) yesterday, also said that this function could not be overemphasised. Speaking at […]

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Edo to collaborate with MAN to create industrial park

Ihesiulo Grace 3 February 2017 0

Edo state governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has declared that in the next 12 months, the state will establish a real industrial park with 24-hour electricity that will enhance the development of the state. Governor Obaseki said this when he received the management of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Edo and Delta states Branch, who […]

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Edo Govt sets up committee to finetune bill on revenue collection

Ihesiulo Grace 9 January 2017 0

The Edo government has set up a committee to fine tune a proposed bill to harmonize revenue collection by local government councils in the state. The Chairman of the Edo state Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Chief Oseni Elamah, disclosed this to newsmen shortly after a meeting with the state governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, at the […]

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GODWIN OBASEKI BIOGRAPHY !! APC

Ihesiulo Grace 28 September 2016 0

MR Godwin Obaseki was born in Benin City, the Edo State Capital to the famous and illustrious Obaseki family. He had his early education at St. Matthews Anglican Primary School, Benin City from where he proceeded to Eghosa Anglican Grammar School, also in Benin City for his secondary education. Thereafter, he attended the University of […]