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Obaseki, Edo APC target over 500, 000 new members

Ihesiulo Grace 4 March 2020 0

Edo state Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has said the state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has commenced an aggressive drive with the objective of reaching a target of over 500, 000 members ahead of the 2020 gubernatorial election. The governor said this during the sensitisation of

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Obaseki appoints 40 Senior Special Assistants, Special Assistants on Gender Issues

Ihesiulo Grace 1 March 2020 0

The Edo State Governor, Mr.  Godwin Obaseki, has approved the appointment of 40 Senior Special Assistants (SSAs) and Special Assistants (SAs) on Gender Issues. Special Adviser to the Governor on Gender Issues, Ms. Efosa Uyigue, who confirmed the appointment, hailed the governor on his administration’s gender-inclusive policies. She said the gesture is in

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Obaseki has totally transformed Edo State, says Miyake

Ihesiulo Grace 28 February 2020 0

Edo State born pop music star, Iselobhor Airemen(aka Miyake),who was recently appointed as a Special Assistant on Entertainment in the state, has eulogised Governor Godwin Obaseki for his developmental strides in the state. In his acceptance response, Miyake expressed his utmost gratitude to the ‘Wake and See’ governor for considering him worthy enough of being

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FG commends Obaseki as over 5,000 Edo residents get jobs, micro credit

Ihesiulo Grace 27 February 2020 0

In furtherance of the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led administration’s job creation and empowerment drive, over 5,000 Edo residents, including youths and women, have benefited from the Federal Government’s rural area engagement programme, tagged Special Public Works (SPW). The pilot phase of the programme was flagged off in Benin City, the Edo State capital, by the

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Automotive Training Centre’ll boost Obaseki’s job creation drive – FG

Ihesiulo Grace 16 February 2020 0

 The Federal Government has said the Automotive Training Centre being constructed by the Edo State Government in partnership with the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), will boost the state government’s job creation drive.   The Senior Industrial Officer, NADDC, Eng. Philip Ianna, said this while addressing journalists after inspecting

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Obaseki not behind rising political violence – Commissioner

Ihesiulo Grace 13 February 2020 0

The Edo state government has faulted the claim that the Governor Godwin Obaseki is behind the rising political violence that has culminated in the bombing of residences of perceived political opponents within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Paul Ohonbamu, who spoke with journalists in Benin on Wednesday, […]

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Obaseki, Edo APC hail inauguration of party’s nat’l reconciliation c’ttee

Ihesiulo Grace 12 February 2020 0

…prepare for commencement of peace process   …Edo APC condemns politically-motivated bomb attacks   The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has commended the inauguration of the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Reconciliation Committee led by renowned elder statesman, Chief Bisi Akande, noting that the state government is ready for the peace process to

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Obaseki mourns death of industrialist, Osawuru

Ihesiulo Grace 12 February 2020 0

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has mourned the death of the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Net-Work Oil and Gas Limited, Pastor Clifford Efe Osawaru, hailing him as a dogged industrialist and entrepreneur, who worked for the betterment of his people. In a statement, Obaseki said Osawaru’s passing was a huge loss […]

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Ex- NNPC boss, Ogiemwonyi reels out 9-point agenda to unseat Obaseki

Ihesiulo Grace 9 February 2020 0

Benin – Former Group Managing director of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mr Chris Ogiemwonyi, has rolled out his nine-point agenda that would serve as major pillars of development blue print if elected as next Governor of Edo. Ogiemwonyi, a former minister of State for works, stated this on Saturday in Benin in an […]

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‘No governor in Nigeria has performed better than Obaseki’

Ihesiulo Grace 4 February 2020 0

Special Adviser to the Edo State Governor on Media and Communication Strategy, Mr. Crusoe Osagie has reacted to attacks by former member representing Owan Federal Constituency at the National Assembly, Hon. Pally Iriase on Governor Godwin Obaseki. The governor’s aide said the governor’s performance in three years dwarfs Comrade Adams Oshiomhole’s 8-year

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Edo APC Impasse: Oshiomhole can’t play God, Obaseki insists

Ihesiulo Grace 31 January 2020 0

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has insisted that the suspended National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole cannot play God in determining what happens in Edo State. Obaseki said this while receiving members of the Omega Fire Ministries International led by Pastor Azemhe Azena who were in Government House, […]

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We cannot continue to allow young people to think politics is about deception – Obaseki

Ihesiulo Grace 29 January 2020 0

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said his administration is grooming youths to take up active roles in politics, so they can positively contribute to the development of society. The governor said this at a thanksgiving service held at St Paul’s Anglican Church, Iruekpen, Esan West Local Government, to celebrate the electoral victory […]

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Oshiomhole cannot push us around – Obaseki’s aide

Ihesiulo Grace 29 January 2020 0

…’Educated people now active in Edo politics, Oshiomhole can’t deceive them’ The Special Adviser to Edo State Governor, on Political Matters (Edo South), Hon Osaigbovo Iyoha, has berated the suspended National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, over his role in the political crisis in Edo and other

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Obaseki orders probe of controversial Benin Specialist hospital contracts

Ihesiulo Grace 28 January 2020 0

…constitutes commission of inquiry …to ascertain persons culpable for violating contracting procedures The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has ordered the probe of contracts for the construction of the Benin Specialist Hospital and supply of hospital equipment. The state government consequently constituted a Commission of Inquiry to conduct a detailed

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Obaseki orders prosecution of council chairmen sacked over corruption allegations

Ihesiulo Grace 9 January 2020 0

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has instructed the State Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, to commence criminal prosecution of council chairmen who were relieved of their offices over corruption allegations. The governor said this at the swearing-in of a new chairman for Esan West Local Government […]

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I’m being fought for dislodging warlords in Edo, says Obaseki

Ihesiulo Grace 3 January 2020 0

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has linked the seeming unending political tussle in the state to his administration’s fight against warlords and non-state actors, who hitherto controlled resources to the detriment of Edo people. Obaseki at a meeting with Benin Elders Forum in Benin City, the Edo State capital, reassured that his administration […]

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My pact with Edo people is to defend their interests, dethrone godfatherism – Obaseki

Ihesiulo Grace 2 January 2020 0

The Edo State Governor Mr Godwin Obaseki, has said that his pact with Edo people is to defend their interests and dethrone godfatherism, which threatens to deprive them of their democratic rights. He added that he came into office with a mission to further the fight against godfatherism started by the former governor of the […]

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Just in: Oshiomhole compiled 2016 commissioners’ list in his living room – Obaseki

Ihesiulo Grace 21 December 2019 0

The Special Adviser to Edo State Governor on Media and Communication Strategy, Mr. Crusoe Osagie, has disclosed that the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole did not only pick the governor, the deputy governor and the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) in Edo State, he compiled the list of […]

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Obaseki gets award for human capacity building and development

Ihesiulo Grace 20 December 2019 0

The Benin branch of the Nigerian Bar Association, (NBA) has honoured Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo with  merit award for human capacity building and development. The award was presented to the governor at the 2019 Black and White NBA Dinner and Award night held in Benin on Friday. The Chairman, branch, Mr Collins Ogiegbean, said the […]

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Obaseki commends President Buhari on ‘visa on arrival’ policy

Ihesiulo Grace 14 December 2019 0

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has commended the commitment of President Muhammadu Buhari to implementing the ‘visa on arrival’ policy for all Africans visiting Nigeria, saying it is a move that will encourage Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into the country. The governor, who spoke to journalists on arrival at the Benin Airport after […]