Edo inaugurates Technical Committee on Privatisation, Commercialisation

Edo inaugurates Technical Committee on Privatisation, Commercialisation

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has inaugurated a 10-man Technical Committee on Privatisation and Commercialisation (TCPC), which will take inventory of all non-operational enterprises owned by the state government and provide guidelines for their privatisation and commercialisation.   The...
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Lassa Fever: Edo to install two dialysis, x-ray machines, ventilators, others

Lassa Fever: Edo to install two dialysis, x-ray machines, ventilators, others

In a proactive response to the outbreak of Lassa Fever in Edo State, the state government has commenced the installation of two dialysis machines, ventilators, x-ray machine, and has procured Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), drugs and other consumables req...
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China Harbour commences work on Gelegele Seaport

China Harbour commences work on Gelegele Seaport

Following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the construction of Gelegele Seaport between the Edo State Government and China Habour Engineering Company (CHEC)  in China three weeks ago, senior officials of the company arrived Benin City, E...
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Edo seeks partnership with Diaspora community on gender

Edo seeks partnership with Diaspora community on gender

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has expressed readiness to partner with Edo indigenes in the diaspora to engender social economic growth, especially in empowering women and girls in the state.   Obaseki disclosed this when he hosted Ms. Blessing...
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Oshiomhole to Obaseki: I’m humbled by your accomplishments

Oshiomhole to Obaseki: I’m humbled by your accomplishments

Former Governor of Edo State, Adams Oshiomhole, on Friday commended the achievements of his successor, Godwin Obaseki.    Oshiomhole gave the commendation while commissioning 75 new intra-city buses purchased by the Obaseki-led administration to boost the f...
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Edo to partner Sahara Energy on power, gas

Edo to partner Sahara Energy on power, gas

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has explained that the state was developing a new tripartite arrangement involving the oil companies, the state government and host communities to ensure that Corporate Social Responsibility programmes achieve the desire...
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‘Agriculture will boost Nigeria’s sustainable development’

‘Agriculture will boost Nigeria’s sustainable development’

Mr Aniefiok Umoren, the Head of Development Finance, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Calabar, says agriculture remains the most viable option to boost the country’s sustainable development and food security.  Umoren said this on Wednesday at the official lau...
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Obaseki in China, signs MoU with CHEC on Gelegele Seaport development

Obaseki in China, signs MoU with CHEC on Gelegele Seaport development

The Governor of Edo State, Mr Godwin Obaseki, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China Harbour Engineering Company Limited (CHEC), for the development of the Gelegele Seaport and other transport infrastructure in the state.   The ceremony he...
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Edo partners World Bank on expenditure framework, inclusive growth

Edo partners World Bank on expenditure framework, inclusive growth

The Edo State Government has revealed that it is partnering with the World Bank on its Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Medium Term Sector Strategy (MTSS), for efficient allocation of resources and engender inclusive growth. Special Adviser to the ...
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Edo, institute of  welding to train youths, certify artisans

Edo, institute of welding to train youths, certify artisans

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has said plans are underway for youths and local artisans to undergo proficiency training and re-training to be organised in partnership with the Nigeria Institute of Welding.  Obaseki, who said this in his New...
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Obaseki orders arrest of two employees of BUA over stop-work notice

Obaseki orders arrest of two employees of BUA over stop-work notice

Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki has ordered the arrest of two employees of BUA International Limited over alleged violation of a Stop Work order issued by the Federal Ministry of Mines and Steel.  According to NAN, the order was...
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Obaseki signs Edo’s N150b 2018 Budget into Law

Obaseki signs Edo’s N150b 2018 Budget into Law

The Governor of Edo State, Mr Godwin Obaseki, has signed the state’s 2018 appropriation bill as passed by the Edo State House of Assembly, into law. At the signing ceremony in Government House, Benin City, on Friday, Obaseki said the...
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Obaseki inaugurates pension committee, fine-tunes strategy to clear N3.9bn arrears

Obaseki inaugurates pension committee, fine-tunes strategy to clear N3.9bn arrears

The Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said the state has put up structures to clear pension arrears accumulated from 1996 to 2000, noting that the migration of public servants to the contributory pension scheme will forestall a...
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Obaseki inaugurates traditional council

Obaseki inaugurates traditional council

The Benin Monarch, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, has thrown his weight and that of the Edo State Traditional Council behind the fight against illegal migration and human trafficking, which have claimed the lives of thousands of...
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