Edo State Archives — Page 11 of 22

January 7, 2023 No Responses

Oil Palm: Fayus Begins Harvest In Edo

Fayus Incoporated, a major investor under the Edo State Oil Palm Programme (ESOPP) has commenced harvest on one of its plantations measuring 1200 hectares in Ewan-ISI in Uhunwonde Local Government Area of Edo State. The ESOPP is an initiative of...

January 5, 2023 No Responses

Edo Extends Deadline For Compulsory Vehicles’ Painting

The Edo State Government has extended the deadline for the compulsory painting of all commercial vehicles and profiling of commercial drivers/ owners in the state by two weeks. In a statement, the Managing Director, Edo State Transport Authority, Mrs. Ed...

January 4, 2023 No Responses

Edo Explains BoI Partnership, Loan Support For Persons Living With Disability

Loans disbursed by Edo State Government and the Bank of Industry (BOI) have promoted the expansion of businesses operated by persons living with disability, Managing Director, Edo State Skills Development Agency (EdoJobs), Mrs. Violet Obiokoro, has said. ...

January 4, 2023 No Responses

Obaseki: Benin River Port, Enterprise Park Projects, Others Ongoing

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said the Benin River Port, Enterprise Park and other projects to drive industrial and economic growth in the state are still very much on course. Obaseki, who spoke to journalists in Benin City,...

January 2, 2023 No Responses

Obaseki Extols Igbinedion’s Leadership Qualities

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, hailed the Esama of Benin, Chief Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion as a leader and inspiration to leaders across generations. The Governor made the remarks during the annual Morning Dew Thanksgiving Service held at the re...

December 28, 2022 No Responses

Benin Enterprise Park: Edo Partners NCDMB, To Develop 50 Hectares, Attract Investors

Edo State has entered into partnership with the Nigerian Local Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) as part of measures to develop 50 hectares out of the 1000 hectares for the Benin Enterprise Park, in Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area...

December 25, 2022 No Responses

Igbinedion Unveils Oti Hotel

Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki has commissioned Oti Hotel, owned by a former governor of the state, Chief Lucky Igbinedion. Commissioning the Hotel, located at Sapele Road, Benin City, Obaseki explained that the state government will sustain effort...

December 24, 2022 No Responses

Obaseki Congratulates Bishop Idahosa At 50

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has felicitated with Bishop Faith Emmanuel Benson (FEB) Idahosa of Church of God Mission International on his 50th birthday, hailing his exemplary leadership and contributions to the development of the state. T...

December 22, 2022 No Responses

Edo To Empower 500,000 Poultry Farmers

Edo State Government said it would, in collaboration with Amo Farm Sieberer Hatchery Limited and Heifer International, empower 500,000 smallholder poultry farmers by 2030 through improved poultry production practices. The state governor, Mr Godwin Obasek...

December 19, 2022 No Responses

UBTH Trains 600 On Basic Life Support

The University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) on Sunday trained 600 first responders on Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Basic Life Support (BSL) during emergencies. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that among the first responders trai...

December 14, 2022 No Responses

Edo, South Africa, Explore Opportunities In Agric, Entertainment, Others

The Edo State Government and the South African Government are strengthening bilateral relations to explore areas of investment in agriculture, economy, healthcare, entertainment and education, among others. The Head of Edo State Investment Promotion Offi...

December 1, 2022 No Responses

Obaseki Meets Okomu Forest Reserve Host Communities, Rallies Support For preservation Of Assets

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, on Wednesday, met with over 40 host communities of the Okomu Forest Reserve, urging the support and collaboration of all stakeholders towards the protection and preservation of forest assets in the state. Obase...

November 22, 2022 No Responses

Oba Of Benin Pledges Support For Rubber Research Institute

Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has pledged support for the development of Rubber Research Institute of Nigeria, Iyanomo in Edo. He gave the pledge when the management of the institute, led by its Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer, Dr Leila...

November 20, 2022 No Responses

Obaseki Bags Environment Award

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has been honoured by the Nigeria Institute of Landscape Horticulturists for his administration’s commitment to ensuring a healthier, greener and cleaner Edo State. The governor was honoured at the National Co...