Obaseki Archives — Page 19 of 19

March 14, 2017 No Responses

Obaseki to US Ambassador: We will make Edo an economic hub

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has disclosed that part of his administration’s strategic plan was to ensure that Edo State becomes an economic hub through agricultural and industrial activities. This was as he received the American Ambassador to Nigeria,...

March 13, 2017 No Responses

Edo, Delta to give Ogbemudia state burial

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has met with the Ogbemudia family on Saturday to pay condolence to the family as well as to discuss plans for the former governor’s state burial. In addition, Edo and Delta states are collaborating...

February 16, 2017 No Responses

Human capacity development necessary for growth, says Obaseki

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki said any nation that seeks to develop and be in the comity of advanced nation should pay attention to the institutions that helps to create and develop human capacity. He made this known while...

February 14, 2017 No Responses

Obaseki advocates improved healthcare for Edo indigenes

Edo State Governor Mr. Godwin Obaseki has called on Edo National Association Worldwide (ENAW) to join hands with his administration for improved and better health care for the people of the state. He made the call while receiving members of...

February 11, 2017 No Responses

Waste is Nigeria’s greatest challenge, says Obaseki

The greatest challenge facing Nigeria as a nation is that of waste. There is so much waste in this country, Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has said. The Governor also said that now is the time to think about...

February 7, 2017 No Responses

Edo Assembly passes N153.2b budget for 2017

The Edo House of Assembly on Monday passed the state’s 2017 budget proposal of N153.18bn. Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo had on December 19, 2016 presented a budget proposal of N150bn to the Assembly for consideration and passage. The budget...

January 28, 2017 2 Responses

Obaseki seeks Japanese cooperation on vocational, technological training for youths

Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki is seeking the cooperation of the Japanese government in training the youths in the state on vocational, and technological training which he said is part of his strategic plan of empowering the people. To facilitate...

January 27, 2017 No Responses

Edo swears in Ikponwen as new Chief Judge

The Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki on Thursday, sworn in Justice (Mrs) Esohe Ikponwen, as the substantial Chief Judge of the state. Speaking during the swearing in ceremony at the state Government House, Obaseki said that every government must...

January 25, 2017 No Responses

Edo to partner RTEAN on implementation of harmonized tax bill

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo state, says his administration will partner the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) in the implementation of the proposed harmonized Tax and Levies bill in the state. Obaseki disclosed this while receiving exe...

January 24, 2017 No Responses

A bill to criminalise activities of CDAs in Edo underway, says Obaseki

Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki has disclosed that a bill to criminalize the illegal activities of Community Development Associations (CDAs) in the state was in the offing. The governor made the disclosure when the Benin Monarch, Oba Ewuare II paid him.....

January 22, 2017 No Responses

Obaseki to overhaul local government administration

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Nogheghase Obaseki has promised to take bold steps in resolving all the administrative challenges militating against council workers especially on issues related to salary arrears owed them in the recent times. The Governor dis...

January 20, 2017 No Responses

Edo inaugurates committee on Gelegele Seaport

EDO State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has inaugurated the technical committee on the development of Gelegele Seaport. The committee which has Mr. Greg Ero as chairman is expected to come up with a master plan for the development of the...

January 19, 2017 No Responses

Obaseki restates commitment to rule of law

To encourage investments and promote security in Edo state, Governor Godwin Obaseki has reiterated his administration’s commitment to the rule of law. The governor made this position known when he received the executive members of Judiciary Staff Union of Ni...

January 12, 2017 No Responses

SEEFOR road projects excites Edo residents

The rehabilitation and construction of over 20 roads in Benin City metropolis and environs by the Edo State Employment and Expenditure for Result (SEEFOR) has caused excitement among residents where the roads are located. Roads rehabilitated by the state gover...