Edo State Archives — Page 9 of 24

August 4, 2023 No Responses

Obaseki Receives FRSC Team, Seeks Remedial Works On Federal Roads In Edo

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has again raised the alarm over the poor state of federal roads in the State, warning of a looming crisis in the next few weeks if remedial works are not carried out on...

July 25, 2023 No Responses

Obaseki Appoints Andrew Okungbowa As Chief Press Secretary

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has appointed Mr. Andrew Okungbowa as his Chief Press Secretary (CPS). In a statement, Secretary to the Edo State Government, Osarodion Ogie Esq., said the appointment takes immediate effect. The statement reads: “...

July 25, 2023 No Responses

Edo Based Ethanol Refinery Targets $29m Per Annum

The Greenhill Ethanol Plant in Ologbo, Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area of Edo State, has been projected to meet 5.8 percent of Nigeria’s ethanol needs and rake in about $29 million in revenue yearly at full capacity. The projections were...

July 24, 2023 No Responses

Why Edo Govt Can’t Fix Benin-Auchi, Benin-Sapele, Other Roads, By Obaseki

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said the state government cannot intervene in fixing the Benin-Auchi and Benin-Sapele Roads because the Federal Government has already awarded contracts for the repair of the roads. Obaseki disclosed this to jour...

July 23, 2023 No Responses

Edo To Meet Stakeholders On Regulation Of Petrol, Gas

The Edo State Government is to meet with stakeholders on Thursday, July 27, 2023, as part of steps to implement the Benin City and Edo State Regional Development Masterplans. In a statement, Commissioner for Physical Planning, Housing, Urban and Regional ...

July 14, 2023 No Responses

Obaseki Showcases Investment Opportunities In Edo

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, on Thursday, at the BusinessDay CEO Forum, showcased investment opportunities in Edo as well as the impacts of the public-private partnerships that have translated to the remarkable transformation of various sectors ...

July 13, 2023 No Responses

Benin Port: NLC Lauds Emergence Of Mota Engil Africa As Preferred Bidder

The Nigeria Labour Congress, Edo State Chapter, has applauded the Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, on the emergence of a preferred bidder for the development of the Benin Port.In a statement, Edo NLC chairman, Odion Olaye, while hailing Governor Obasek...

July 10, 2023 No Responses

Benin Port: Kano-Maradi Rail Contractor Emerges Preferred Bidder

Kano-Maradi rail project contractor, Mota Engil Africa has emerged preferred bidder for the Benin Port, regarded as the most ambitious legacy project of the Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki. Chairman of the Benin Port Project, Dr. Greg Ogbeifun, who...

June 22, 2023 No Responses

Obaseki Assigns Portfolios To New Commissioners

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has approved the assignment of portfolios to the new Commissioners who were recently inaugurated as members of the Edo State Executive Council (EXCO). The governor had on Tuesday, June 13, inaugurated 15 new com...

June 19, 2023 No Responses

Benin Port: Bidders Inspect Project Site

As part of measures by the Edo State Government to fast-track the development of the Benin Port, bidders for the project have visited and inspected the confluence of the Benin River and Osse River, to assess the site conditions and available...

June 18, 2023 No Responses

Edo Partners NCDMB On Benin Enterprise Park

The Edo State Government has pledged to realise the Benin Enterprise Park project, noting that on completion, the project will boost economic activities in the State and transform its fortunes. The Special Adviser to the Edo State Governor on Strategy,...

June 16, 2023 No Responses

Edo Modular Refineries Hit 300,000 bbls Crude Order

Duport Midstream Company Limited (DMCL), which operates the 2500 barrels per day (bpd) modular refinery in Egbokor, Orhionmwon Local Government Area of Edo State, has placed an order for 100,000 barrels of crude (bbls) from Oza oil OML 11, operated...

June 14, 2023 No Responses

Edo Govt Explains Free Wi-Fi Service

The Edo State Government has said its newly launched free Wi-Fi service across various Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) and other public places in the State will accommodate nearly 1000 users simultaneously from each location, and cover an extensive...

June 8, 2023 No Responses

Benin Port Project Groundbreaking Holds Third Quarter

The Chairman of the Benin Port Project, Engr. Greg Ogbeifun, has said the government is making steady progress with the development of the Benin Port Project, noting that the groundbreaking ceremony for the project will be performed in the third...